HONDROS NURSING 180 EXAM 2
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Clonazepam - correct answer ✔✔•Benzo, antianxiety
•Anxiolytics
•PRN
•Check liver function (LFT) amylase & lipase
•CBC
• NO ALCOHOL
Side effects of Clonazepam - correct answer ✔✔• Rhinitis
•Don't stop abruptly
•Check for any OTC (over the counter) meds
Alprazolam (Xanax) - correct answer ✔✔Benzo, antianxiety
Used to treat Panic Disorder/ PTSD
Gradually decrease, if sudden= seizure
Monitor LFT's; amylase & lipase
PRN
Side effects of Alprazolam - correct answer ✔✔Sore throat
Jaundice
Purpura
, Buspirone - correct answer ✔✔Non-benzodiazepine (non-addictive)
Low sedative effect
Daily/Short term basis
4 wks to see + effect
Side effect of Buspirone - correct answer ✔✔Dizziness
Insomnia
Nervousness
Fluoxetine/Prozac-SSRI - correct answer ✔✔Antidepressant
NO time release capsules (do not open)
Side effects of Fluoxetine - correct answer ✔✔Weight changes
Drowsiness/Dizziness
NO ASA (can cause GI bleeding)
Suicidal Tendencies
Mood Stabilizers - correct answer ✔✔Used to treat borderline personality disorders
Lorazepam (Ativan) - correct answer ✔✔Can prevent seizures with alcohol withdrawal
Benzo
PRN
Side effects of Lorazepam - correct answer ✔✔Trembling
Sweating
SOB
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Clonazepam - correct answer ✔✔•Benzo, antianxiety
•Anxiolytics
•PRN
•Check liver function (LFT) amylase & lipase
•CBC
• NO ALCOHOL
Side effects of Clonazepam - correct answer ✔✔• Rhinitis
•Don't stop abruptly
•Check for any OTC (over the counter) meds
Alprazolam (Xanax) - correct answer ✔✔Benzo, antianxiety
Used to treat Panic Disorder/ PTSD
Gradually decrease, if sudden= seizure
Monitor LFT's; amylase & lipase
PRN
Side effects of Alprazolam - correct answer ✔✔Sore throat
Jaundice
Purpura
, Buspirone - correct answer ✔✔Non-benzodiazepine (non-addictive)
Low sedative effect
Daily/Short term basis
4 wks to see + effect
Side effect of Buspirone - correct answer ✔✔Dizziness
Insomnia
Nervousness
Fluoxetine/Prozac-SSRI - correct answer ✔✔Antidepressant
NO time release capsules (do not open)
Side effects of Fluoxetine - correct answer ✔✔Weight changes
Drowsiness/Dizziness
NO ASA (can cause GI bleeding)
Suicidal Tendencies
Mood Stabilizers - correct answer ✔✔Used to treat borderline personality disorders
Lorazepam (Ativan) - correct answer ✔✔Can prevent seizures with alcohol withdrawal
Benzo
PRN
Side effects of Lorazepam - correct answer ✔✔Trembling
Sweating
SOB