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Flashcards in Antianxiety/Sedatives Deck (15)
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1
Q

MOA?

A

Stim GABA

2
Q

Benzodiazepine uses? (6)

A
Anxiety
Insomnia
Seizures
Anesthesia
Muscle relaxant
EtOH/Barbiturate withdrawal
3
Q

BZ s/e?

A

CNS depression
Paradoxical excitement
Sleep-behaviors

4
Q

BZ contraindications?

A

Preggos
Elderly
Sleep apnea

5
Q

BZ w/d s/e?

A
MUST TAPER
Weakness
Tremor
Hyperalgesia
N/V
Seizures
6
Q

BZ overdose tx?

A

Flumazenil/Romazicon

7
Q

Sleep meds?

A

Zolpidem/Ambien
Zaleplon/Sonata
Eszopiclone/Lunesta

8
Q

What is Buspirone/BuSpar?

Use?

A

Antiolytic/5HT agonist

GAD
Anxiety + depression
Add on to antidepressant

9
Q

BZs NOT used to treat what types of anxiety?

A

OCD (SSRI)
Panic/Agoraphobia (SSRI)
PTSD (SSRI/SNRI)
Kids

10
Q

Diazepam brand?

A

Valium

11
Q

Chlordiazepoxide brand?

A

Librium

12
Q

Temazepam brand?

A

Restoril

13
Q

Alprazolam brand?

A

Xanax

14
Q

Lorazepam brand?

A

Ativan

15
Q

Oxazepam brand?

A

Serax