CHAPTER 4: CNS: Anxiety

Question 1

Prolonged use and abrupt withdrawal should be avoided in which class of drugs?

Answer 1

Benzodiazepines

Question 2

In which population should benzodiazepines be used with caution?

Answer 2

Elderly - may have to reduce dose

Question 3

What are is a paradoxical effect of benzodiazepines?

Answer 3

Hostility and aggression

Question 4

What should patients taking benzodiazepines be counselled on?

Answer 4

Driving and performing skilled tasks

Question 5

Which legal category to benzodiazepines fall under?

Answer 5

CD4-1

Question 6

Why are benzodiazepines cautioned in the elderly?

Answer 6

Common side effects - confusion and ataxia

Question 7

In hepatic impairment, which benzodiazepines are safer (pharmacokinetics)

Answer 7

Shorter half-lives

Question 8

With intravenous use, what do benzodiazepines pose a high risk of?

Answer 8

Thrombophlebitis

Question 9

For IV benzodiazepines, how long does the risk of undertaking skilled tasks last after administration?

Answer 9

24 hours