Name: Score:
60 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 60
Anxiolytic Benzodiazepines: Complications
Dizziness, Nausea, Headache, Lightheadedness, Constipation, Suicidal Ideation.
Avoid Excess Exposure to Sunlight
Change positions slowly
Take medication at bedtime
Avoid driving until sedation subsides
Observe for infections
Avoid Alcohol
CNS: Dizziness, Drowsiness, Lethargy, Confusion, Depression, Headaches, Opposite
effect(excitement)
Blurred Vision
DEPENDANCY (My Aunt Benzo Cant drink because it gives her all of these symptoms)
May Cause Drowsiness/Dizziness-Avoid Driving
Avoid Alcohol and Grapefruit
Taper off/Don't stop taking abruptly
,Term 2 of 60
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor Antidepressants(MAIO's):Medication Administration
(Blocks MAIO enzymes in the brain)
Treats: Depression, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, GAD OCD,PTSD.
Avoid Excess Exposure to Sunlight
Change positions slowly
Take medication at bedtime
Avoid driving until sedation subsides
Observe for infections
Avoid Alcohol
(Selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake/ allowing more serotonin to stay at the junction of
the neurons)
Treats: GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Dissociative Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Adjustment
Disorders.
Assess for Suicide risk
Avoid MAIO's
Obtain baseline sodium for older clients taking diuretics.
Monitor BP and Heart Rate for Orthostatic Changes
Administer at bedtime.
Definition 3 of 60
May Cause Drowsiness/Dizziness-Avoid Driving
Avoid Alcohol and Grapefruit
Taper off/Don't stop taking abruptly
Anxiolytic Benzodiazepines: Client Education
Conventional Antipsychotic: Client Education
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome(NMS): Treatment
Bupropion: Client Education
,Term 4 of 60
Buspirone( Non-Benzodiazepines): Function and Use
(Binds to serotonin and dopamine receptors)
Dependency Much Less Likely
Treats: Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, PTSD
Dizziness, Nausea, Headache, Lightheadedness, Constipation, Suicidal Ideation.
Avoid Grapefruit
Avoid use of Antimicrobial Agents
Results NOT IMMEDIATE-Can take up to 1 wk. for first therapeutic effect. 2-4 wks. for full
therapeutic effect
Monitor for Orthostatic Changes
Obtain baseline EKG and potassium prior to tx
Assess baseline LFT-monitor rgularly
Term 5 of 60
Psuedoparkinosim: Treatment
Switching to a completely different class of antidepressants.
Using herbal supplements to counteract the symptoms of pseudoparkinsonism.
Increasing the dosage of the current medication to enhance its effects.
Changing to an antipsychotic medication that has lower EPS or by adding an oral
anticholinergic .
, Term 6 of 60
Nursing Interventions-Conventional antipsychotics
(Acts in CNS to produce anxiolytic effect)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder(GAD)
Anxiety Associated with Depression
Monitor for Orthostatic Changes
Obtain baseline EKG and potassium prior to tx
Assess baseline LFT-monitor rgularly
Administer w/ meals to prevent GI upset.
Short term use-Therapeutic benefits for at least 1 year.
Monitor and report manifestations of depression and suicidal thoughts.
May Cause Drowsiness/Dizziness-Avoid Driving
Avoid Alcohol and Grapefruit
Taper off/Don't stop taking abruptly
60 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 60
Anxiolytic Benzodiazepines: Complications
Dizziness, Nausea, Headache, Lightheadedness, Constipation, Suicidal Ideation.
Avoid Excess Exposure to Sunlight
Change positions slowly
Take medication at bedtime
Avoid driving until sedation subsides
Observe for infections
Avoid Alcohol
CNS: Dizziness, Drowsiness, Lethargy, Confusion, Depression, Headaches, Opposite
effect(excitement)
Blurred Vision
DEPENDANCY (My Aunt Benzo Cant drink because it gives her all of these symptoms)
May Cause Drowsiness/Dizziness-Avoid Driving
Avoid Alcohol and Grapefruit
Taper off/Don't stop taking abruptly
,Term 2 of 60
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor Antidepressants(MAIO's):Medication Administration
(Blocks MAIO enzymes in the brain)
Treats: Depression, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, GAD OCD,PTSD.
Avoid Excess Exposure to Sunlight
Change positions slowly
Take medication at bedtime
Avoid driving until sedation subsides
Observe for infections
Avoid Alcohol
(Selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake/ allowing more serotonin to stay at the junction of
the neurons)
Treats: GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Dissociative Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Adjustment
Disorders.
Assess for Suicide risk
Avoid MAIO's
Obtain baseline sodium for older clients taking diuretics.
Monitor BP and Heart Rate for Orthostatic Changes
Administer at bedtime.
Definition 3 of 60
May Cause Drowsiness/Dizziness-Avoid Driving
Avoid Alcohol and Grapefruit
Taper off/Don't stop taking abruptly
Anxiolytic Benzodiazepines: Client Education
Conventional Antipsychotic: Client Education
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome(NMS): Treatment
Bupropion: Client Education
,Term 4 of 60
Buspirone( Non-Benzodiazepines): Function and Use
(Binds to serotonin and dopamine receptors)
Dependency Much Less Likely
Treats: Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, PTSD
Dizziness, Nausea, Headache, Lightheadedness, Constipation, Suicidal Ideation.
Avoid Grapefruit
Avoid use of Antimicrobial Agents
Results NOT IMMEDIATE-Can take up to 1 wk. for first therapeutic effect. 2-4 wks. for full
therapeutic effect
Monitor for Orthostatic Changes
Obtain baseline EKG and potassium prior to tx
Assess baseline LFT-monitor rgularly
Term 5 of 60
Psuedoparkinosim: Treatment
Switching to a completely different class of antidepressants.
Using herbal supplements to counteract the symptoms of pseudoparkinsonism.
Increasing the dosage of the current medication to enhance its effects.
Changing to an antipsychotic medication that has lower EPS or by adding an oral
anticholinergic .
, Term 6 of 60
Nursing Interventions-Conventional antipsychotics
(Acts in CNS to produce anxiolytic effect)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder(GAD)
Anxiety Associated with Depression
Monitor for Orthostatic Changes
Obtain baseline EKG and potassium prior to tx
Assess baseline LFT-monitor rgularly
Administer w/ meals to prevent GI upset.
Short term use-Therapeutic benefits for at least 1 year.
Monitor and report manifestations of depression and suicidal thoughts.
May Cause Drowsiness/Dizziness-Avoid Driving
Avoid Alcohol and Grapefruit
Taper off/Don't stop taking abruptly
