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Driving me crazy
Sassy Sedatives
Stop being a Debbie Downer!
Mr McDreamy
Anybody Sleepy Yet
100
Spinning sensation like the room is moving
What is Dizziness
100
What should you assess for in pts taking hypnotics and sedatives
mental status, sleep patterns, & potential for abuse
100
zalephlon
What is Sonata
100
What is the most common route of these meds
What is PO (by mouth)
100
Used to provide sedation
What are sedatives
200
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present
What are hallucinations
200
Foods high in what slows the rate of absorption of these meds
What is Fat
200
zolpidem
What is Ambien
200
What time of day is the best time to take these meds
What is Bedtime
200
used to manage insomnia
What is hypnotics
300
a lack of energy and enthusiasm
Lethargy
300
Disturbed Sleep Pattern Risk for injury
What Potential Nursing diagnosis
300
tamzepam
What is Restoril
300
True/False It is okay to operate machinery under these medications
What is False
300
Additive CNS depression with alcohol, antihistamines, opioid analgesics, & barbiturates
What are Interactions of hypnotics and sedatives
400
a partial or total loss of memory
What is amnesia
400
Because of rapid onset these drugs you should advise your pt to take when
What is Bedtime
400
midazolam
What is Versed
400
Cant be split, crushed, chewed or crushed
What is ER tablets or capsules
400
Improved sleep patterns
What is an outcome
500
a feeling of being sleepy and lethargic; sleepiness
What is drowsiness
500
Would the dose of a hypnotic or sedative drug be higher or lower in a geriatric pt?
What is lower
500
What classification does Versed and Restoril fall under
What is Benzodiazepines
500
Hypersensitivity, not recommended for use during pregnancy, lactation, or patients with severe hepatic impairment
What is contraindications
500
True/false Patients taking sedatives/ hypnotics should would be okay sleeping in a bright noisy environment.
What is False You should discuss the importance of preparing a quiet dark environment