Drug Basics
This is the pharmacological class that clonazepam belongs to.
What is a benzodiazepine?
Clonazepam is given to children via this route.
What is by mouth (PO)?
This is a common side effect of clonazepam, characterized by feelings of tiredness and drowsiness.
What is sedation (sleeping)?
Call this number for suspected overdose.
What is 9-1-1?
Clonazepam is often prescribed for this type of disorder, characterized by recurrent panic attacks.
What is panic disorder?
Clonazepam should be taken at this time of day for most patients, due to its calming effects.
What is bedtime/evening?
A serious side effect of clonazepam that involves difficulty breathing.
What is respiratory depression?
This legal substance should be avoided when taking clonazepam due to the risk of severe side effects.
What is alcohol?
Name the medication source, usually on cell phones, RN-students use for various information.
What is Skyscape?
Clonazepam is also used to treat this neurological condition that involves seizures.
What is epilepsy?
Name the four(4) dosages available for clonazepam tablets.
What are 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg?
This side effect may occur if clonazepam is taken in higher doses and involves confusion or a lack of coordination.
What is ataxia?
Clonazepam may have an interaction with this class of drug, leading to an increased risk of serious side effects.
What are opioids?
Clonazepam is in one of the 5 categories of scheduled medications. Name that number.
This is a common brand name for clonazepam.
What is Klonopin?
Clonazepam is available in these two forms of administration.
What are tablets and orally disintegrating tablets?
Your patient is taking long-term clonazepam and has a platelet count of 51,000. Name this platelet condition that can be caused by clonazepam.
What is Thrombocytopenia?
Clonazepam can interact with fluoxetine, for this condition, potentially increasing sedation.
What is depression?
Patients (adults) with panic disorder should not exceed this dose of clonazepam daily.
What is 4mg?
Clonazepam works by enhancing the effects of this neurotransmitter in the brain.
What is GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)?
The total daily maintenance dose of clonazepam for adults with seizure disorders should not exceed this dose.
What is 20mg.
Long-term use of clonazepam may lead to this condition, in which the body becomes reliant on a medication.
What is physical dependence/tolerance?
This type of medication can interfere with the breakdown of clonazepam in the body, increasing its effects.
What is ketoconazole (antifungal medications)?
Name this common benzodiazepine reversal drug.
What is flumazenil?