Sedative Basics
Neurotransmitter enhanced by sedatives
GABA
Mild symptom starting with "A"
Anxiety
Process of gradually reducing sedative dose
Tapering
Cognitive effect from long-term use
Impairment
Key action for developing treatment plans
Assessment
Common sedative prescribed for anxiety
Benzodiazepine
Severe withdrawal symptom involving convulsions
Seizures
Medication type used to control convulsions
Anticonvulsant
Mood disorder risk post-withdrawal
Depression
Type of approach involving multiple professionals
Multidisciplinary
Another term for calming effect
Sedation
Common sleep-related symptom
Insomnia
Essential monitoring of these bodily signs
Vitals
Severe mental state risk in withdrawal
Psychosis
Essential process for educating patients
Communication
Substance class including benzodiazepines
Sedatives
Symptom involving visual disturbances
Hallucinations
Type of support involving reassurance
Psychological
Immediate response needed for this emergency
Seizure
Type of plan tailored to individual needs
Individualized
Effect on brain activity by sedatives
Inhibition
Confusion and disorientation in withdrawal
Delirium
Environmental requirement for withdrawal management
Calm
Risk of return to substance use
Relapse
Support provided alongside medication
Counseling