NSG 360: Central Nervous System Exam #1
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what does the CNS include? brain and spinal cord
what are the 3 parts of the brain? cerebrum
what do they each do? - thinking/movement
cerebellum
- coordination
brainstem
- basic life dunctions
what does the spinal cord do? transmits signals between brain and body
controls reflexes
how do neural structures via neurons and neurotransmitters
communicate with on another?
what is sedative hypnotics used to used to treat insomnia and other sleep
treat? what are some common disorders.
drugs? - Zolpidem (Ambien)
- Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
- Zaleplon (Sonata)
what are some nursing ensure 7-8 hours of sleep
considerations for Sedative monitor for daytime drowsiness
Hypnotics? caution about sleep related behaviors
,what are Benzodiazepines used used for short term management of
for? insomnia and
what are some common drug anxiety related sleep issues.
names? - Lorazepam
- Diazepam
- Temazepam
what is the antidote for Flumazenil
Benzodiazepines?********
What are Barbiturates used for? rarely used for sleep due to high risk of
dependence and respiratory depression.
what are the nursing avoid in liver disease or depression
considerations educate on proper timing and safety
for Barbiturates? precautions
what should we be concerned sedative hypnotics and benzodiazepines
about act
with therapeutic onset of Sedative- quickly (minutes to hours).
Hypnotics? - tolerance can develop with prolonged use
what is the risk of dependence specifically benzodiazepines and
with barbiturates
Sedative-Hypnotics? which in - carry risk of physical and psychological
specific? dependence.
why should we avoid alcohol with combining alcohol with CNS depressants
Sedative-Hypnotics drugs? can
cause severe respiratory depression and
death
, what is the fall risk with Sedative- increased fall risk due to sedation and
Hypnotics? what should we do to dizziness.
help this? - educate patients on safety precautions,
especially
older adults
what are the withdrawl concerns abrupt discontinuation may cause rebound
with insomnia, anxiety, or seizures.
Sedative-Hypnotics? - taper gradually under supervision
what should we monitor when confusion
considering the adverse effects of paradoxical excitement
Sedative-Hypnotics? respiratory depression (especially with
barbiturates)
what are some over the counter • Diphenhydramine - Sominex
histamine 1 blockers? • Doxylamine - Unisom
what are herbal products? Kava and Valerian
what are antidepressants used to depression, anxiety disorders, and chronic
treat? pain
conditions
what are the different classes of SSRIs (fluoxetine)
antidepressants? SNRIs (venlafaxine)
TCAs (amitriptyline)
MAOIs (phenelzine)
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
what does the CNS include? brain and spinal cord
what are the 3 parts of the brain? cerebrum
what do they each do? - thinking/movement
cerebellum
- coordination
brainstem
- basic life dunctions
what does the spinal cord do? transmits signals between brain and body
controls reflexes
how do neural structures via neurons and neurotransmitters
communicate with on another?
what is sedative hypnotics used to used to treat insomnia and other sleep
treat? what are some common disorders.
drugs? - Zolpidem (Ambien)
- Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
- Zaleplon (Sonata)
what are some nursing ensure 7-8 hours of sleep
considerations for Sedative monitor for daytime drowsiness
Hypnotics? caution about sleep related behaviors
,what are Benzodiazepines used used for short term management of
for? insomnia and
what are some common drug anxiety related sleep issues.
names? - Lorazepam
- Diazepam
- Temazepam
what is the antidote for Flumazenil
Benzodiazepines?********
What are Barbiturates used for? rarely used for sleep due to high risk of
dependence and respiratory depression.
what are the nursing avoid in liver disease or depression
considerations educate on proper timing and safety
for Barbiturates? precautions
what should we be concerned sedative hypnotics and benzodiazepines
about act
with therapeutic onset of Sedative- quickly (minutes to hours).
Hypnotics? - tolerance can develop with prolonged use
what is the risk of dependence specifically benzodiazepines and
with barbiturates
Sedative-Hypnotics? which in - carry risk of physical and psychological
specific? dependence.
why should we avoid alcohol with combining alcohol with CNS depressants
Sedative-Hypnotics drugs? can
cause severe respiratory depression and
death
, what is the fall risk with Sedative- increased fall risk due to sedation and
Hypnotics? what should we do to dizziness.
help this? - educate patients on safety precautions,
especially
older adults
what are the withdrawl concerns abrupt discontinuation may cause rebound
with insomnia, anxiety, or seizures.
Sedative-Hypnotics? - taper gradually under supervision
what should we monitor when confusion
considering the adverse effects of paradoxical excitement
Sedative-Hypnotics? respiratory depression (especially with
barbiturates)
what are some over the counter • Diphenhydramine - Sominex
histamine 1 blockers? • Doxylamine - Unisom
what are herbal products? Kava and Valerian
what are antidepressants used to depression, anxiety disorders, and chronic
treat? pain
conditions
what are the different classes of SSRIs (fluoxetine)
antidepressants? SNRIs (venlafaxine)
TCAs (amitriptyline)
MAOIs (phenelzine)
