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used to treat generalized anxiety, anxiety, panic disorder, & phobias
what are benzodiazepines
depresses CNS to block the signs & symptoms of anxiety; & may cause sedation & hypnosis in higher doses
what are side effects of benzodiazepines
used to tx generalized anxiety & phobias
what is anxiolytic
headache, nausea, vertigo, malaise, & nightmares
used to treat anxiety, panic disorder, & PTSD
what are SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine inhibitors)
what is a benzodiazepine
what are examples of TCAs (-line & -mine)
med that causes withdrawal syndrome
what are contraindications/side effects of SSRIs
drug that depressed the CNS; produces a loss of awareness of & reaction to the environment
what is a sedative (book classifies it as a benzo): chlordiazepoxide
what are examples of SNRIs (-ine) (serotonin-norepinephrine inhibitors)
used to tx anxiety, phobias, & PTSD
what is TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants)
drugs used to depress the CNS; prevents or reduces the signs & symptoms of anxiety
what is (anxiolytics) buspirone & meprobamate
do not taper doses, monitor liver & renal function
what are things to monitor for benzos
what are examples of SSRIs (-ine & -ram)
used to treat anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, phobias, & PTSD
what is a SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
benzo preferred for elderly
what is oxazepam
drug that specifically blocks the reuptake of serotonin and increases its concentration in the synaptic cleft; relieves depression and is not associated with anticholinergic or sympathomimetic adverse effects
what is SSRIs
Drug that blocks the reuptakes of norepinephrine & serotonin relieves depression & has anticholinergic & sedative effects
what is TCAs
what are things to monitor/know when pt is taking TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants)
do not use in conjunction with MAOIs due to risk of hypertensive crisis
what are things to know about SNRIs
what is increased risk of suicide (SNRIs)
first line of defense to achieve and maintain MAP > 65
what is norepinephrine (vasopressor)
caution with older adults – can cause unanticipated CNS effects
what is anxiolytics (buspirone & meprobamate)
used to treat OCD
what is atypical antipsychotics (-pine)
examples: