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anti- anxolitics
benzodiazepines, sedative/hypnotics
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
08/03/2011

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Term
Benzo
Xanax
Definition
Alprazolam
Term
benzo

Valium
Definition
Diazepam
Term
Benzo

Klonopin
Definition
clonazapam
Term
Benzo

Serax
Definition
oxazepam
Term
Benzo

Ativan
Definition
lorazepam
Term
Sedative/hypnotic

Ambien
Definition
zolpidem
Term

Sedative/hypnotic

Librium

Definition
chlorodiazepoxide
Term

Sedative/hypnotic

Busbar

Definition
buspirone
Term

Sedative/hypnotic

Atarax

Definition
hydroxyzine
Term
what are the side effects for anti-anxolitics?
Definition

Ataxia,

 dizzy,

drowsy,

 erectile dysfunction,

disinhibition,

 tolerance

Term

anti-anxolitics -->

used for:

Definition
general anxiety disorder (GAD), panic, phobia, OCD, PTSD
Term

Benzodiazepines

uses:

Definition
alcoholwithdrawl, phobias, mania, panic disorder, anxiety, insomnia, convulsions
Term

Anti-Anxiolitics

nursing for anxiety:

Definition
calm milieu, establish trust, listening,open communication, watch for signs of suicidal thoughts, document changes in behavior, encourage activities
Term
signs of suicidal thoughts:
Definition

noticeable improvement in mood,

person starts to give away personal items,

person starts to talk anout death and suicide and becomes preoccupied with learning about subjects,

person has difficulty sleeping or awakens frequently early in the morning.

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