Hondros Nursing 180 Exam 2 Questions and Answers

Hondros Nursing 180 Exam 2 Questions and Answers Clonazepam -Answer-•Benzo, antianxiety •Anxiolytics •PRN •Check liver function (LFT) amylase & lipase •CBC • NO ALCOHOL Side effects of Clonazepam -Answer-• Rhinitis •Don't stop abruptly •Check for any OTC (over the counter) meds Alprazolam (Xanax) -Answer-Benzo, antianxiety Used to treat Panic Disorder/ PTSD Gradually decrease, if sudden= seizure Monitor LFT's; amylase & lipase PRN Side effects of Alprazolam -Answer-Sore throat Jaundice Purpura Buspirone -Answer-Non-benzodiazepine (non-addictive) Low sedative effect Daily/Short term basis 4 wks to see + effect Side effect of Buspirone -Answer-Dizziness Insomnia Nervousness Fluoxetine/Prozac-SSRI -Answer-Antidepressant NO time release capsules (do not open) Side effects of Fluoxetine -Answer-Weight changes Drowsiness/Dizziness NO ASA (can cause GI bleeding) Suicidal Tendencies Mood Stabilizers -Answer-Used to treat borderline personality disorders Lorazepam (Ativan) -Answer-Can prevent seizures with alcohol withdrawal Benzo PRN Side effects of Lorazepam -Answer-Trembling Sweating SOB Numbness/ Tingling Lack of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) -Answer-Causes Wernick's Encephalopathy (acute) - brain Prevents Korsakoff's syndrome (chronic) SSRI -Answer-Antidepressant Used to treat bulimia Zoloft Celexa Suboxone -Answer-Prevents herion relapse Disulfram (Antabuse) -Answer-Decreases urge to drink alcohol NO mouthwash NO perfume/ cologne NO cough medicines Naloxone (Narcan) -Answer-Used to treat acute opioid overdose (Such as herion) Anxiety Disorder -Answer-Physiological s/s: SOB Sweating Dry mouth Muscle Rigidity *Explore Stressors* Help find coping mechanisms Levels of Anxiety -Answer-Mild Moderate Severe Panic Anxiety through the life span -Answer-Children- crying, blame: boogie man