PNUR 1200 Medication exam cscc
questions and answers3
Why are benzodiazepines not recommended for long-term use? - ANSWERS-Because they can
create dependance
What are benzodiazepines mainly used to treat? - ANSWERS-Generalized anxiety disorders and
panic disorders
What do you need to monitor when a patient is taking a benzodiazepine? - ANSWERS-Renal and
Hepatic function
What do you need to remember to do when you are taking a patient off of a benzodiazepine? -
ANSWERS-Taper the medication
What is the therapeutic margin for Lithium? - ANSWERS-0.6-1.2
What level does lithium become toxic once reaching? - ANSWERS-2
How long can it take for antidepressants to take effect? - ANSWERS-Up to three weeks
What are SSRIs commonly used to treat? - ANSWERS-Depression
What are tricyclic antidepressants commonly used to treat? - ANSWERS-Depression
What are MAOIs commonly used to treat? - ANSWERS-Depression
questions and answers3
Why are benzodiazepines not recommended for long-term use? - ANSWERS-Because they can
create dependance
What are benzodiazepines mainly used to treat? - ANSWERS-Generalized anxiety disorders and
panic disorders
What do you need to monitor when a patient is taking a benzodiazepine? - ANSWERS-Renal and
Hepatic function
What do you need to remember to do when you are taking a patient off of a benzodiazepine? -
ANSWERS-Taper the medication
What is the therapeutic margin for Lithium? - ANSWERS-0.6-1.2
What level does lithium become toxic once reaching? - ANSWERS-2
How long can it take for antidepressants to take effect? - ANSWERS-Up to three weeks
What are SSRIs commonly used to treat? - ANSWERS-Depression
What are tricyclic antidepressants commonly used to treat? - ANSWERS-Depression
What are MAOIs commonly used to treat? - ANSWERS-Depression
