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NUR 370: Neuro Questions with Correct Answers
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Terms in this set (44)
a. Situational
b. GAD
c. Panic disorder
What are the types of
d. Phobias
anxiety?
e. OCD
f. PTSD
g. SAD
a. Limbic
How does the brain
b. Reticular formation - regulates which sensory
function in anxiety and
signals reach the cerebrum; sleep and alertness
sleep disorders?
c. RAS
cannot sleep often caused by depression, manic
Insomnia
disorders or chronic pain
Melatonin safest sleep med
Antidepressants treats major depression and anxiety
used for anxiety or insomnia (given at bedtime, short
Benzos (lorazepam)
acting)
Benzos (lorazepam) s/e ataxia, hallucinations, amnesia
don't drive, make big decisions, don't stop abruptly,
flumazenil to treat toxicity
Benzos (lorazepam) n/i
Contraindication: thoughts of suicide, impaired brain
function
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Non benzo meds - used as hypnotic sleep (onset 7-27 min)
Zolpidem
Non benzo meds - daytime sleepiness
Zolpidem s/e
Non benzo meds - take at bed time
Zolpidem n/i
Selective Serotonin Used for depression, social anxiety disorder, OCD,
Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) PTSD
o Fluoxetine
o Fluvoxamine
o Lexapro
Selective Serotonin · Sexual dysfunction
Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) · Weight gain
s/e · Anorexia
Selective Serotonin Precaution: seizure precautions, cardiac dysfunction
Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) · Give with food
n/i
Atypical antidepressants · Used to treat depression, anxiety.
SNRI inhibitors · Used for major depression or panic disorder
o Duloxetine
o Venlafaxine
· Abnormal dreams
Atypical antidepressants · Appetite and weight loss
SNRI inhibitors s/e · Orthostatic hypotension
· Constipation
· Monitor suicide risk
Atypical antidepressants · Activation of hypomanic syndromes
SNRI inhibitors n/i · Teaching: adherence, suicidal ideation
Black box: inc. risk of suicide
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NUR 370: Neuro Questions with Correct Answers
Save
Terms in this set (44)
a. Situational
b. GAD
c. Panic disorder
What are the types of
d. Phobias
anxiety?
e. OCD
f. PTSD
g. SAD
a. Limbic
How does the brain
b. Reticular formation - regulates which sensory
function in anxiety and
signals reach the cerebrum; sleep and alertness
sleep disorders?
c. RAS
cannot sleep often caused by depression, manic
Insomnia
disorders or chronic pain
Melatonin safest sleep med
Antidepressants treats major depression and anxiety
used for anxiety or insomnia (given at bedtime, short
Benzos (lorazepam)
acting)
Benzos (lorazepam) s/e ataxia, hallucinations, amnesia
don't drive, make big decisions, don't stop abruptly,
flumazenil to treat toxicity
Benzos (lorazepam) n/i
Contraindication: thoughts of suicide, impaired brain
function
1/6
, 10/21/25, 4:38 AM NUR 370: Neuro Questions with Correct Answers Flashcards | Quizlet
Non benzo meds - used as hypnotic sleep (onset 7-27 min)
Zolpidem
Non benzo meds - daytime sleepiness
Zolpidem s/e
Non benzo meds - take at bed time
Zolpidem n/i
Selective Serotonin Used for depression, social anxiety disorder, OCD,
Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) PTSD
o Fluoxetine
o Fluvoxamine
o Lexapro
Selective Serotonin · Sexual dysfunction
Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) · Weight gain
s/e · Anorexia
Selective Serotonin Precaution: seizure precautions, cardiac dysfunction
Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) · Give with food
n/i
Atypical antidepressants · Used to treat depression, anxiety.
SNRI inhibitors · Used for major depression or panic disorder
o Duloxetine
o Venlafaxine
· Abnormal dreams
Atypical antidepressants · Appetite and weight loss
SNRI inhibitors s/e · Orthostatic hypotension
· Constipation
· Monitor suicide risk
Atypical antidepressants · Activation of hypomanic syndromes
SNRI inhibitors n/i · Teaching: adherence, suicidal ideation
Black box: inc. risk of suicide
2/6
