UTA 3365 Exam 4 With Complete Solution
Benzodiazepines - ANSWER Indications: -insomnia, anxiety, seizures, muscle spasms, anesthesia, status epilepticus Adverse Effects: -drowsiness, dizziness, cognitive impairment, lethargy, amnesia, confusion, "hang-over" interactions: -CNS depressants -valerian and kava kava -grapefruit -pam, -lam - ANSWER suffixes for benzodiazepines 3-4 weeks - ANSWER how long are benzodiazepines typically prescribed? non-benzodiazepines - ANSWER MOA: -CNS depression indication: -insomnia adverse effects: -drowsiness, dizziness, amnesia, agitation, tolerance, dependance, hangover effect, binge eatingzolpidem - ANSWER non-benzodiazepine, typically used for sleep barbiturate - ANSWER MOA: used to treat insomnia, anesthesia, and seizure disorders adverse effects: drowsiness, dizziness, "hang over", REM sleep deprivation, hypotension, respiratory depression interactions: kava kava and valerian secobarbitol - ANSWER barbiturate butobarbital - ANSWER barbiturate short term to intermediate- acting benzodiazepines - ANSWER what type of sedative should be used for older adult patients? Centrally act
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