NUR 239 Medications Exam Questions & Verified Answers covering key psychopharmacology concepts related to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine medications. This exam-focused resource reviews medication mechanisms, indications, adverse reactions, common side effects, food and drug interactions, precautions, contraindications, patient education, and essential nursing implications.
Topics include benzodiazepines and their effects on GABA and the central nervous system, therapeutic indications, anxiety-related symptoms, sleep-wake disturbances, concentration, physical manifestations of anxiety, sedation, CNS depression, respiratory depression, physical dependence, abuse potential, withdrawal precautions, ataxia, orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction, and paradoxical excitement in older adults.
The resource also covers benzodiazepine safety considerations, alcohol and CNS-depressant interactions, medication sharing precautions, abrupt-discontinuation risks, short-term therapy, and pregnancy considerations.
Non-benzodiazepine medications and serotonin-related concepts are also addressed, including therapeutic indications, serotonin syndrome, agitation, sweating, fever, tachycardia, hypotension, rigidity, hyperreflexia, dizziness, nausea, headache, medication interactions, serotonergic supplements, patient education, long-term therapy, and nursing precautions.
Ideal for NUR 239 students reviewing medication exams, psychiatric medications, anxiety medications, benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepines, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, medication safety, and nursing pharmacology.
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, Benzodiazepines
moderates GABA to sedate CNS
Benzos: Indications for Use
-decreases butterflies in stomach, feelings of dread/terror
-increases ability to focus/concentrate
-help with increased HR and any other physical symptoms
-help with sleep-wake cycle
-lessens distractibility
Benzos: adverse reactions
-physically addictive (fatal withdrawal if stopped abruptly)
-prone for abuse
-CNS depression if taken with alcohol (decreased RR, fatal
respiratory depression)