, Methadone - CORRECT ANSWERS-pain management, heroine patients that need to
be transitioned into sobriety
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Muscle relaxant/antispasmodic,
Physical dependence - do not d/c abruptly
Methocarbamol (Robaxin), Baclofen (Lioresal) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Muscle
Relaxant
Benzodiazepines withdrawal symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS-tremors, sweating,
agitation, nervousness
Methylphenidate (Ritalin), amphetamine/dexaphetamine (Adderall) - CORRECT
ANSWERS-used to help symptoms of ADD/ADHA, side effects include racing heartrate,
thirst, and reduced hunger
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) and Fioricet - CORRECT ANSWERS-used to treat migraines
Valporic Acid - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticonvulsant - don't give to children, the side
and adverse effects include sedation, dizziness, ataxia, and confusion. When the client
is taking this medication as a single daily dose, administering it at bedtime negates the
risk of injury from sedation and enhances client safety. Otherwise, it may be given after
meals to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
Phenobarbital (Luminal) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticonvulsant/Hypnotic; tonic-clonic
and partial seizures; the longest acting of common barbiturates; combined with other
drugs; adverse reactions: drowsiness, nystagmus, ataxia, paradoxical excitement;
therapeutic levels: 15-60mcg/ml; avoid rapid infusion, monitor BP
Keppra (levetiracetam) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticonvulsant, kid friendly
Phenytoin (Dilantin) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticonvulsant. SEs: Nysagmus, diplopia,
EOM palsies, ataxia, gingival hyperplasia.
Gabapentin (Neurontin) - CORRECT ANSWERS-An anticonvulsant used to treat
neuropathic pain, with super high doses good for anxiety, the patient will be drowsy,
given with other anticonvulsant drugs
Pregabalin (Lyrica) - CORRECT ANSWERS-used to treat neuropathic pain
Loratidine (Claritin), Cetrizine (Zyrtec) - CORRECT ANSWERS-antihistamines, tx for
allergies
be transitioned into sobriety
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Muscle relaxant/antispasmodic,
Physical dependence - do not d/c abruptly
Methocarbamol (Robaxin), Baclofen (Lioresal) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Muscle
Relaxant
Benzodiazepines withdrawal symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS-tremors, sweating,
agitation, nervousness
Methylphenidate (Ritalin), amphetamine/dexaphetamine (Adderall) - CORRECT
ANSWERS-used to help symptoms of ADD/ADHA, side effects include racing heartrate,
thirst, and reduced hunger
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) and Fioricet - CORRECT ANSWERS-used to treat migraines
Valporic Acid - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticonvulsant - don't give to children, the side
and adverse effects include sedation, dizziness, ataxia, and confusion. When the client
is taking this medication as a single daily dose, administering it at bedtime negates the
risk of injury from sedation and enhances client safety. Otherwise, it may be given after
meals to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
Phenobarbital (Luminal) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticonvulsant/Hypnotic; tonic-clonic
and partial seizures; the longest acting of common barbiturates; combined with other
drugs; adverse reactions: drowsiness, nystagmus, ataxia, paradoxical excitement;
therapeutic levels: 15-60mcg/ml; avoid rapid infusion, monitor BP
Keppra (levetiracetam) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticonvulsant, kid friendly
Phenytoin (Dilantin) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticonvulsant. SEs: Nysagmus, diplopia,
EOM palsies, ataxia, gingival hyperplasia.
Gabapentin (Neurontin) - CORRECT ANSWERS-An anticonvulsant used to treat
neuropathic pain, with super high doses good for anxiety, the patient will be drowsy,
given with other anticonvulsant drugs
Pregabalin (Lyrica) - CORRECT ANSWERS-used to treat neuropathic pain
Loratidine (Claritin), Cetrizine (Zyrtec) - CORRECT ANSWERS-antihistamines, tx for
allergies
