Nurs 340 Exam 3 (MEDS) – Questions Answered With Expert Insights

Nurs 340 Exam 3 (MEDS) – Questions Answered
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- caution with elderly: ataxia -> falls and bone fractures, delirium
- kid OA: paradoxical reaction possible (anxiety, agitation)
- taper dose to d/c with extended use
- shouldn't try to detox from benzos at home withdrawal symptoms (>1 month)
- insomnia, irritability, nervousness, dry mouth, confusion, tremors & seizures
- should not try to detox from benzos at home



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what is the first line treatment for
1 2 benzodiazepines: caution
stress and anxiety?

, 3 benzodiazepines: 4 fluvoxamine: class



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what is the first line treatment for SSRIs
stress and anxiety?


paroxetine: class SSRI


paroxetine: important - more calming than the others


escitalopram: class SSRI


fluvoxamine: class SSRI


fluoxetine: class SSRI


fluoxetine: important may increase anxiety initially


sertraline: class SSRI


sertraline: important may increase anxiety initially


venlafaxine: class SNRI


duloxetine: class SNRI


antianxiety and hypnotic drugs: - gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
- major inhibitory (calming) neurotransmitter in
central nervous system
- blocks the transmission of ALL signals
- high amount in cerebellum