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Exam 2- Nsg 552 Wilkes University Latest Update
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Acute anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER: First line for acute panic may be short term
benzo use.short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused
Ambien contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER: hypersensitivity
anorexia nervosa - CORRECT ANSWER: An eating disorder characterized by an
obstinate and willful refusal to eat, a distorted body image, and an intense fear of being fat
antidepressants in binge eating disorders - CORRECT ANSWER: SSRI are first line if you are going to choose an antidepressant to treat as they are often very co-morbid with depression and anxiety disorders
antidepressants used in eating disorders - CORRECT ANSWER: SSRIs (high doses),
TCAs
anxiety disorders - CORRECT ANSWER: psychological disorders characterized by
distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety
anxiety disorders treatment - CORRECT ANSWER: -non-activating antidepressants
area good place to start. for this disorder
BEERS criteria - CORRECT ANSWER: A list of medications that are generally
considered inappropriate when given to elderly people
BEERS criteria - CORRECT ANSWER: Identifies High Risk Meds to Generate Wide List of Meds That Should be Avoided
The "Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults", commonly called the Beers List, are guidelines for healthcare professionals to help improve the safety of prescribing medications for older adults.
Benzodiazepine half life - CORRECT ANSWER: alprazolam Xanax 12-15 hours
lorazepam Ativan 10 to 20 hours oxazepam 6 to 20 hours
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benzodiazepine hypnotics (tx of insomnia) - CORRECT ANSWER: Diazepam,
Midazolam, Zolazepam, Triazolam, flurazepam, temazepam Potentiates the inhibitory action of GABA ( inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces feelings of fear and anxiety). Activation of the receptor causes an influx of Cl- ion movement into the neuron and hyperpolarization and inhibition of membrane depolarization
Benzodiazepine hypnotics affect - CORRECT ANSWER: REM sleep, tolerance, risk of
abuse, rebound insomnia
Benzodiazepines - CORRECT ANSWER: Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly.
Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur
binge eating disorder - CORRECT ANSWER: significant binge-eating episodes,
followed by distress, disgust, or guilt, but without the compensatory purging, fasting, or excessive exercise that marks bulimia nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER: -responds more rapidly to
treatment than other eating disorders -self-help groups -learn to eat only when hungry -idenify personal needs -find healthful ways to express its emotions
Binge Eating Disorder Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER: CBT
Buproprion contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER: increases risk of seizures,
anorexia, bulimia. avoid with any condition that increases seizure-- abrupt etoh withdrawl, head injuries.
BZD in treatment of OCD - CORRECT ANSWER: Xanax, Valium, Klonipin
BZD with long half- life (20-80 hours) - CORRECT ANSWER: Diazepam (avoid in
elderly)
Cataplexy (narcolepsy) - CORRECT ANSWER: loss of muscle control & sudden REM sleep during waking hours emotionally triggered
concomitant with pharmacological tx in AD - CORRECT ANSWER: Psychotherapy
Contraindicated in eating disorders due to eating disorders having elevated risk of sz - CORRECT ANSWER: Buproprion- "poor man's cocaine" hallmark of toxicity is sz.
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