Psych Meds (ATI Book) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Terms in this set (111) QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS
1) What medication class does lorazepam Benzodiazepine
(Ativan) belong to?
2) What medication class does alprazolam Benzodiazepine
(Xanax) belong to?
3) What medication class does diazepam Benzodiazepine
(Valium) belong to?
4) What medication class does chlordiazepoxide Benzodiazepine
(Librium) belong to?
5) What medication class does clorazepate Benzodiazepine
(Tranxene) belong to?
6) What medication class does oxazepam (Serax) Benzodiazepine
belong to?
7) What medication class does clonazepam Benzodiazepine
(Klonopin) belong to?
8) What medication is used to counteract Romazicon (Flumazenil)
, sedation and reverse the adverse effects of
benzodiazepines? Can cause seizures use with
caution
9) What is the pharmacological action of enhances the inhibitory effects
benzodiazepines? of GABA in the CNS
relief from anxiety occurs
rapidly following administration
10) What are the therapeutic uses of Generalized anxiety disorder
benzodiazepines? (GAD)
Seizure disorders
Insomnia
Muscle spasm
Alcohol withdrawal (for
prevention & treatment of acute
symptoms)
Induction of anesthesia
Amnesic prior to
surgery/procedures
11) Adverse effects of benzodiazepine CNS depression, sedation, light-
headedness, ataxia, and
Nursing Interventions/Client education decreased cognitive function -
Advise client to observe for
, manifestations. Instruct the
client to notify the provider if
effects occur.
Advise the client to avoid
hazardous activities (driving,
operating heavy
equipment/machinery)
12) Adverse effects of benzodiazepine Anterograde amnesia - difficulty
recalling events that occur after
Nursing Interventions/Client education dosing
Advise client to observe for
manifestations
instruct client to notify the
provider and withhold the
medication if effects occur
13) Adverse effects of benzodiazepine Acute toxicity - advise the client
and family to watch for
Nursing Interventions/Client education manifestations of overdose
notify provider
Oral toxicity - drowsiness,
lethargy, confusion
, for oral toxicity gastric lavage is
used followed by activated
charcoal/saline cathartics
IV toxicity (lorazepam &
diazepam) - respiratory
depression, severe hypotension,
cardiac arrest
Monitor clients VS, maintain
airway, provide fluids to
maintain BP
ensure availability of
resuscitation equipment
14) Adverse effects of benzodiazepine Paradoxical response (insomnia,
excitation, euphoria, anxiety and
Nursing Interventions/Client education rage)
Advise client to observe for
indications
Instruct client to notify provider
if paradoxical response occurs
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
Terms in this set (111) QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS
1) What medication class does lorazepam Benzodiazepine
(Ativan) belong to?
2) What medication class does alprazolam Benzodiazepine
(Xanax) belong to?
3) What medication class does diazepam Benzodiazepine
(Valium) belong to?
4) What medication class does chlordiazepoxide Benzodiazepine
(Librium) belong to?
5) What medication class does clorazepate Benzodiazepine
(Tranxene) belong to?
6) What medication class does oxazepam (Serax) Benzodiazepine
belong to?
7) What medication class does clonazepam Benzodiazepine
(Klonopin) belong to?
8) What medication is used to counteract Romazicon (Flumazenil)
, sedation and reverse the adverse effects of
benzodiazepines? Can cause seizures use with
caution
9) What is the pharmacological action of enhances the inhibitory effects
benzodiazepines? of GABA in the CNS
relief from anxiety occurs
rapidly following administration
10) What are the therapeutic uses of Generalized anxiety disorder
benzodiazepines? (GAD)
Seizure disorders
Insomnia
Muscle spasm
Alcohol withdrawal (for
prevention & treatment of acute
symptoms)
Induction of anesthesia
Amnesic prior to
surgery/procedures
11) Adverse effects of benzodiazepine CNS depression, sedation, light-
headedness, ataxia, and
Nursing Interventions/Client education decreased cognitive function -
Advise client to observe for
, manifestations. Instruct the
client to notify the provider if
effects occur.
Advise the client to avoid
hazardous activities (driving,
operating heavy
equipment/machinery)
12) Adverse effects of benzodiazepine Anterograde amnesia - difficulty
recalling events that occur after
Nursing Interventions/Client education dosing
Advise client to observe for
manifestations
instruct client to notify the
provider and withhold the
medication if effects occur
13) Adverse effects of benzodiazepine Acute toxicity - advise the client
and family to watch for
Nursing Interventions/Client education manifestations of overdose
notify provider
Oral toxicity - drowsiness,
lethargy, confusion
, for oral toxicity gastric lavage is
used followed by activated
charcoal/saline cathartics
IV toxicity (lorazepam &
diazepam) - respiratory
depression, severe hypotension,
cardiac arrest
Monitor clients VS, maintain
airway, provide fluids to
maintain BP
ensure availability of
resuscitation equipment
14) Adverse effects of benzodiazepine Paradoxical response (insomnia,
excitation, euphoria, anxiety and
Nursing Interventions/Client education rage)
Advise client to observe for
indications
Instruct client to notify provider
if paradoxical response occurs
