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flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) or GHB (gammahydroxybutyrate) are two drugs
that can be used after someone is sexually assaulted. These drugs are the
_________ ________ drugs. - answer Date Rape Drugs
The classification of medications that used to treat anxiety is called? -
answer Benzodiazepines
Name facts about benzodiazepines - answer -First choice unless patient
has addictive behaviors
-Addictive
-Ativan, Xanax
-Used for OCD, panic disorders
-Fast acting
-Withdrawal symptoms: seizures, delirium g. Do not stop abruptly
buspirone (BuSpar) - answer -This medication is in its own class. It is used
to help control anxiety. It is given as a scheduled med - taken every day.
-Is used often with patients who have addiction history.
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) - answer -This is an antihistamine
-Used for patients with addictive behaviors to help decrease anxiety
-Is given as needed - prn
-Used a lot with patients who have addiction history
What classification is the SSRI's - answer Antidepressants
, What neurotransmitter does SSRI work on? And how? - answer They
increase serotonin
What is the best classifications to use first to treat depression - answer
SSRI and SNIR
What can happen if SSRI is stopped suddenly - answer If stopped suddenly
can cause serotonin syndrome
What classification is the SNRI's? - answer Antidepressant
What neurotransmitter/s does SNRI work on and how? - answer increase
serotonin and norepinephrine
What happens if SNRI's are stopped suddenly? - answer If stopped
suddenly, can cause serotonin syndrome
What is the second best drug classification used to treat depression? -
answer TCA
Important facts about TCAs - answer -Second best choice
-Takes apx. 6-8 weeks to take effect
-Watch for possible signs of patient wanting to overdose
-Do not stop abruptly
What classification is MAOI? - answer Antidepressant
Facts about MAOI - answer -Last choice to use
-Many drug-drug interactions
-Cause hypertensive crisis
-Must be on tyramine diet