Why do you wean off Benzodiazepines?
Can cause w/drawal symptoms if abruptly stopped (must taper off)!
Why is it important to not give pts on Benzos other CNS depressants?
How is the drug baclofen administered?
-- PO or intrathecal (pump)
How are Benzodiazepines used in the clinical setting?
what population of pts should not take Benzos?
--Pregnancy: category D or X drugs
-- Red flags: suicidal thoughts and hx of drug abuse
What is a potential AE of Valium in children?
What are the potential AEs of Alprazolam in elderly pts?
What are the main indications for Benzodiazepines?
What drugs is used to tx a pt who overdosed on Benzos and how does it work?
-- Symptomatic and supportive
-- Flumazenil: Oral overdose, excessive IV sedation or reverse anesthesia
What are the most common AEs of muscle relaxants?
-- CNS changes: lightheadedness, drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness
What nursing considerations are important when taking care of a pt receiving muscle relaxants?
What are important teaching points to share with a patient taking Cyclobenzaprine?
What are the names of 3 long-acting Benzos?
-- Diazepam (Valium)
-- Clonazepam (Klonopin)
-- Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
What are the names of 3 intermediate-acting Benzos?
-- Alprazolam (Xanax)
-- Lorazepam (Ativan)
-- Temazepam (Restoril)
What are the names of 2 short-acting Benzos?
-- Midazolam (Versed)
-- Triazolam (Halcion)
What are the names of 4 sleeping pills?
-- Eszopiclone
-- Zolpidem
-- Ramelton
-- Suvorexant
What are the symptoms a nurse would see in a pt who overdosed on Benzos?
What are the potential AEs of Benzos?
-- CNS changes: H/A, Drowsiness, Lethargy, Dizziness, Cognitive impairment, "Hang-over", daytime sleepiness
What are pt education points that should be sharted with pts takin Benzos?
What are important educational points to share with pts regarding sleeping pills?
What are the names of two muscle relaxants?
-- Baclofen (Lioresal)
-- Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride (Flexeril)
What are the potential AE reactions of Baclofen?