Pharmacology 1 Exam #3 (Ameritech)
1. Prototype drug of benzodiazepines: Alprazolam (Xanax)
2. Other benzodiazepines to know: -Diazepam (Valium
-Lorazepam (Ativan)
-Clonazepam (Klonopin)
3. Benzodiazepines suffixes: "lams, pams"
4. Benzodiazepines therapeutic uses: Anti-anxiety
5. Benzodiazepines adverse effects: -CNS depression (sedation,
lightheadedness, ataxia, decreased cognitive function)
-Anterograde amnesia
-Toxicity (oral and IV diazepam, lorazepam - administer flumazenil)
-Paradoxical response (insomnia, excitation, euphoria, anxiety, rage) -
Withdrawal effects
6. Benzodiazepines contraindications: -Sleep apnea
-Pregnancy
-Breastfeeding
-Respiratory depression
-Glaucoma
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-Liver disease
-Mental illness
-Substance use disorder
7. Benzodiazepines interactions: -Alcohol
-Barbiturates
-Opioids
-Grapefruit juice (reduces absorption)
-High fat meals (reduces absorption)
8. Benzodiazepines medication administration: -Administer Flumazenil for
benzodiazepine overdose/toxicity
-Schedule IV drug
9. Benzodiazepines nursing interventions: -Monitor vitals
-Neuro assessment (pupil reaction, strength)
-Respiratory assessment
10. Benzodiazepines client education: -No alcohol
-Take in a safe place
-Taper medications
-Do not operate heavy machinery
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-Pregnancy risk (D)
-Take at bedtime
-Use short term due to risk of dependence
-Schedule IV drug
-No grapefruit juice (reduces metabolism)
-No high fat meals (reduces metabolism)
11. Prototype drug of atypical/nonbarbiturate anxiolytic: Buspirone (Buspar)
12. Buspirone (Buspar) therapeutic uses: Anti-anxiety (short-term)
13. Buspirone (Buspar) adverse effects: -Suicidal ideation
-Risk for serotonin syndrome (with concurrent use of SSRIs)
-Hypertensive crisis (with concurrent use of MAOIs)
14. Buspirone (Buspar) contraindications: -Suicide risk
-Depression
-Older adults
-Liver dysfunction
-Renal dysfunction
15. Buspirone (Buspar) interactions: -SSRIs
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-MAOIs
-Ketoconazole
-Erythromycin
-St. John's Wart
-Grapefruit Juice
16. Buspirone (Buspar) medication administration: Not suitable for for PRN
dosing
17. Buspirone (Buspar) client education: -Do not take medication as needed
-Medication can take 2-6 weeks to produce a therapeutic effect
-Medication is nonaddictive
-Meant for short term use but can be used for up to 1 year
-Don't drink grape juice with this medication
-No CNS depressant effects
18. Prototype drug of Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
depression: Fluoxetine (Prozac)
19. Prototype drug of Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
anxiety: Paroxetine (Paxil)
20. Other SSRIs to know: -Sertraline (Zoloft)
1. Prototype drug of benzodiazepines: Alprazolam (Xanax)
2. Other benzodiazepines to know: -Diazepam (Valium
-Lorazepam (Ativan)
-Clonazepam (Klonopin)
3. Benzodiazepines suffixes: "lams, pams"
4. Benzodiazepines therapeutic uses: Anti-anxiety
5. Benzodiazepines adverse effects: -CNS depression (sedation,
lightheadedness, ataxia, decreased cognitive function)
-Anterograde amnesia
-Toxicity (oral and IV diazepam, lorazepam - administer flumazenil)
-Paradoxical response (insomnia, excitation, euphoria, anxiety, rage) -
Withdrawal effects
6. Benzodiazepines contraindications: -Sleep apnea
-Pregnancy
-Breastfeeding
-Respiratory depression
-Glaucoma
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-Liver disease
-Mental illness
-Substance use disorder
7. Benzodiazepines interactions: -Alcohol
-Barbiturates
-Opioids
-Grapefruit juice (reduces absorption)
-High fat meals (reduces absorption)
8. Benzodiazepines medication administration: -Administer Flumazenil for
benzodiazepine overdose/toxicity
-Schedule IV drug
9. Benzodiazepines nursing interventions: -Monitor vitals
-Neuro assessment (pupil reaction, strength)
-Respiratory assessment
10. Benzodiazepines client education: -No alcohol
-Take in a safe place
-Taper medications
-Do not operate heavy machinery
,Pharmacology 1 Exam #3 (Ameritech)
-Pregnancy risk (D)
-Take at bedtime
-Use short term due to risk of dependence
-Schedule IV drug
-No grapefruit juice (reduces metabolism)
-No high fat meals (reduces metabolism)
11. Prototype drug of atypical/nonbarbiturate anxiolytic: Buspirone (Buspar)
12. Buspirone (Buspar) therapeutic uses: Anti-anxiety (short-term)
13. Buspirone (Buspar) adverse effects: -Suicidal ideation
-Risk for serotonin syndrome (with concurrent use of SSRIs)
-Hypertensive crisis (with concurrent use of MAOIs)
14. Buspirone (Buspar) contraindications: -Suicide risk
-Depression
-Older adults
-Liver dysfunction
-Renal dysfunction
15. Buspirone (Buspar) interactions: -SSRIs
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-MAOIs
-Ketoconazole
-Erythromycin
-St. John's Wart
-Grapefruit Juice
16. Buspirone (Buspar) medication administration: Not suitable for for PRN
dosing
17. Buspirone (Buspar) client education: -Do not take medication as needed
-Medication can take 2-6 weeks to produce a therapeutic effect
-Medication is nonaddictive
-Meant for short term use but can be used for up to 1 year
-Don't drink grape juice with this medication
-No CNS depressant effects
18. Prototype drug of Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
depression: Fluoxetine (Prozac)
19. Prototype drug of Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
anxiety: Paroxetine (Paxil)
20. Other SSRIs to know: -Sertraline (Zoloft)
