120 Questions
Which neurotransmitter is enhanced by benzodiazepines (BNZ) to reduce CNS activity?
GABA
Which of the following is a response to benzodiazepine (BNZ) binding to specific BNZ receptors?
Reduced seizure activity
Which type of drugs have a different chemical structure from benzodiazepines (BNZs) but still bind strongly to BNZ receptors and act in the same ways?
BNZ agonists
Which of the following is a nursing implication for patients taking benzodiazepines (BNZs) for sleep?
Avoid taking sedatives with alcohol
Which class of drugs can reduce anxiety, induce sleep, and relax skeletal muscles depending on drug dose and concentration?
Benzodiazepine agonists
Which drugs are usually a combination of dopamine and serotonin blockers used to reduce positive symptoms and improve negative symptoms of some types of psychosis without causing severe extrapyramidal effects?
Atypical antipsychotics
Which class of drugs affects the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and/or serotonin to help reduce depression?
Atypical antidepressants
Which class of drugs is described as having the ability to reduce anxiety?
Anxiolytics
Which class of drugs inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine, increasing the concentration of both neurotransmitters available to postsynaptic receptors?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
What is the main purpose of sedatives?
Promoting sleep
What is the action of typical antipsychotics?
Blocking dopamine 2 (D2) receptors
What is the role of mood stabilizers in treating bipolar illness?
Reducing symptoms associated with mania and depression
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for the use of benzodiazepines (BNZs)?
Pregnancy
Which drug is a BNZ receptor antagonist and can be used as an antidote for BNZ overdose?
Flumazenil (Romazicon)
What is the maximum daily dose of lorazepam (Ativan)?
10 mg
What should patients taking buspirone (BuSpar) avoid while on the medication?
Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice
Which class of drugs can be used as both sedatives and anxiolytics?
BNZs
What is the recommended duration of use for BNZs?
Short-term use
Which drug reduces anxiety without the risk for physical dependence and sedation?
Buspirone
Which category of drugs is commonly used to relieve symptoms of anxiety?
Antidepressants
Which of the following is a possible side effect of BNZs and BNZ agonists when used for anxiety?
Memory loss
What is a potential adverse effect of BNZs and BNZ agonists?
Confusion
Which drug should not be taken with BNZs due to the risk of serious respiratory depression?
Sodium oxybate
Which of the following can significantly increase the blood levels of buspirone?
Grapefruit juice
Which type of drug has a higher risk for addiction and dependency compared to the other?
BNZs
What should be avoided when taking buspirone?
MAOIs
Which neurotransmitter is decreased in depression?
Norepinephrine
Which neurotransmitter is an inhibitory neurotransmitter?
GABA
Which type of drugs are prescribed for sleep?
Benzodiazepines
What are the main purposes of sedatives?
All of the above
Which neurotransmitter is involved in sleep, appetite, pain, mood, learning, movement, motivation and drive, attention, pleasure and reward?
Dopamine
Which neurotransmitter is an inhibitory neurotransmitter involved in sleep, muscle tension, and sedation?
Gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Which neurotransmitter is decreased in depression?
Serotonin
Which neurotransmitter is increased in schizophrenia?
Dopamine
Which class of drugs is commonly used to relieve symptoms of anxiety?
Antidepressants
What is the recommended duration of use for benzodiazepines (BNZs)?
Short-term use
Which class of drugs acts with GABA receptors to enhance GABA effects and reduce anxiety?
Benzodiazepines (BNZs)
Which drug reduces anxiety without the risk for physical dependence and sedation?
Buspirone
Which neurotransmitter is enhanced by benzodiazepines (BNZs) and benzodiazepine agonists to reduce anxiety and induce sleep?
GABA
Which of the following is a nursing implication for patients taking benzodiazepines (BNZs) for sleep?
Monitor patient's level of consciousness carefully
Which drug may cause a metallic taste in the mouth?
Eszopiclone
Which of the following is a possible side effect of benzodiazepines (BNZs) and benzodiazepine agonists when used for anxiety?
Drowsiness
Which class of drugs inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine, increasing the concentration of both neurotransmitters available to postsynaptic receptors?
Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Which class of drugs is used to reduce depression by interfering with the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin?
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Which class of drugs partially activates dopamine 2 and 5-HT1A receptors and blocks 5-HT2A receptors, resulting in fewer motor side effects and adverse effects?
Dopamine system stabilizers
Which class of drugs blocks dopamine 2 (D2) receptors in the brain, helping to treat the positive symptoms of psychosis such as hallucinations and delusions?
Typical antipsychotics
Which of the following is a possible side effect of benzodiazepines (BNZs) and BNZ agonists when used for anxiety?
Drowsiness
What are the expected side effects and adverse reactions of benzodiazepines (BNZs) and BNZ agonists?
Drowsiness, memory loss, dizziness
What is the higher risk associated with benzodiazepines (BNZs) compared to BNZ agonists?
Addiction and dependency
Which drug combination can result in serious respiratory depression, even coma?
Benzodiazepines (BNZs) and sodium oxybate
What should be avoided when taking buspirone?
Grapefruit juice
Which neurotransmitter is enhanced by benzodiazepines (BNZs) to reduce central nervous system (CNS) activity?
GABA
Which of the following is a nursing implication for patients taking benzodiazepines (BNZs) for anxiety?
Assess the patient's level of consciousness and ask whether he or she has a history of depression, confusion, falls, and pain.
Which of the following is a lifespan consideration for the use of benzodiazepines (BNZs) and BNZ agonists?
They are not recommended during pregnancy due to the high risk for causing birth defects.
Which of the following drugs is a benzodiazepine agonist approved for anxiety?
Buspirone (BuSpar)
What is the maximum daily dose of lorazepam (Ativan) for anxiety?
10 mg/day
Which class of drugs is commonly used to relieve symptoms of anxiety?
Benzodiazepines (BNZs)
Which neurotransmitter is enhanced by benzodiazepines (BNZ) to reduce CNS activity?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
What is a potential adverse effect of benzodiazepines (BNZs) and benzodiazepine agonists when used for anxiety?
Increased anxiety
What is the action of atypical antipsychotic drugs?
Reduce positive symptoms and improve negative symptoms of some types of psychosis without causing severe extrapyramidal effects
Which class of drugs is commonly used to relieve symptoms of anxiety?
Benzodiazepines (BNZs)
What is the action of atypical antipsychotic drugs?
Block dopamine and serotonin receptors
Which neurotransmitter is involved in sleep, appetite, pain, mood, learning, movement, motivation and drive, attention, pleasure and reward?
Serotonin
What is the role of mood stabilizers in treating bipolar illness?
Stabilize mood swings
Which neurotransmitter is decreased in depression?
Serotonin
What is the main purpose of sedatives?
All of the above
Which class of drugs is commonly used to relieve symptoms of anxiety?
Benzodiazepines (BNZs)
Which neurotransmitter is enhanced by benzodiazepines (BNZs) to reduce central nervous system (CNS) activity?
Gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Which class of drugs should not be used in older adults due to an increased risk for falls and mortality?
Benzodiazepines (BNZs)
What is the usual dose range for buspirone (BuSpar)?
15-30 mg/day
Which drug interaction can decrease the effectiveness of sedative drugs?
Caffeine
What is the maximum daily dose of lorazepam (Ativan)?
10 mg/day
Which neurotransmitter is enhanced by benzodiazepines (BNZs) to reduce central nervous system (CNS) activity?
GABA
Which of the following is a response to benzodiazepine (BNZ) binding to specific BNZ receptors?
Reduced seizure activity
Which class of drugs blocks dopamine 2 (D2) receptors in the brain, helping to treat the positive symptoms of psychosis such as hallucinations and delusions?
Antipsychotics
Which drug may cause a metallic taste in the mouth?
Eszopiclone
Which class of drugs can be used as anxiolytics and also for sedation?
Benzodiazepines (BNZs)
Which drug is a newer BNZ agonist that can reduce anxiety without the risk of physical dependence and sedation?
Buspirone
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of benzodiazepines (BNZs)?
Physical dependence
Which neurotransmitter is enhanced by benzodiazepines (BNZs) to reduce central nervous system (CNS) activity?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Which class of drugs partially activates dopamine 2 and 5-HT1A receptors and blocks 5-HT2A receptors, resulting in fewer motor side effects and adverse effects?
Dopamine system stabilizers (DSSs)
What is the main purpose of hypnotics?
Promoting sleep
Which class of drugs inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase, resulting in increased availability of certain neurotransmitters and reduction of depressive symptoms?
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
What is the main purpose of mood stabilizers?
Treating bipolar illness
Which of the following is a possible side effect of benzodiazepines (BNZs) and benzodiazepine agonists when used for anxiety?
Memory loss
Which neurotransmitter is an inhibitory neurotransmitter?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Which class of drugs can be used as both sedatives and anxiolytics?
Benzodiazepines (BNZs)
Which type of drugs have a different chemical structure from benzodiazepines (BNZs) but still bind strongly to BNZ receptors and act in the same ways?
Benzodiazepine agonists
Which of the following can significantly increase the blood levels of buspirone?
Grapefruit juice
Which neurotransmitter is decreased in depression?
Serotonin
Which neurotransmitter is enhanced by benzodiazepines (BNZs) to reduce central nervous system (CNS) activity?
GABA
Which class of drugs acts with GABA receptors to enhance GABA effects and reduce anxiety?
Benzodiazepines (BNZs)
What is the maximum daily dose of alprazolam (Xanax)?
4 mg
What is the recommended duration of use for benzodiazepines (BNZs)?
Less than 2 to 3 weeks
Which class of drugs is commonly used to relieve symptoms of anxiety?
Benzodiazepines (BNZs)
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of benzodiazepines (BNZs)?
Physical dependence
Which drug is a newer BNZ agonist that can reduce anxiety without the risk of physical dependence and sedation?
Buspirone (Buspar)
Which drug reduces anxiety without the risk for physical dependence and sedation?
Buspirone
Which neurotransmitter is involved in sleep, appetite, pain, mood, learning, movement, motivation and drive, attention, pleasure and reward?
Serotonin
Which neurotransmitter is decreased in depression?
Serotonin
Which class of drugs inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine, increasing the concentration of both neurotransmitters available to postsynaptic receptors?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Which class of drugs inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase, resulting in increased availability of certain neurotransmitters and reduction of depressive symptoms?
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Which class of drugs can reduce anxiety and induce sleep by depressing the central nervous system (CNS)?
Benzodiazepines
What is the main purpose of atypical antipsychotic drugs?
To reduce positive symptoms and improve negative symptoms of some types of psychosis
Which neurotransmitters do atypical antidepressants affect to help reduce depression?
Serotonin and norepinephrine
What is the main purpose of mood stabilizers?
To treat depression and stabilize mood
Which of the following is a potential side effect of benzodiazepines (BNZs) and benzodiazepine agonists when used for anxiety?
Physical withdrawal symptoms
Which of the following is an important nursing implication for the use of buspirone (BuSpar) for anxiety?
Avoid driving or operating machinery
Which of the following drugs can significantly increase the action of benzodiazepines (BNZs) and benzodiazepine agonists?
Cimetidine
What is the maximum daily dose of lorazepam (Ativan) for the treatment of anxiety?
10 mg
Which class of drugs inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine, increasing the concentration of both neurotransmitters available to postsynaptic receptors?
Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
What is the main purpose of dopamine system stabilizers (DSSs)?
To partially activate dopamine 2 and 5-HT1A receptors and block 5-HT2A receptors
Which class of drugs is used to treat patients with bipolar illness and also has antiseizure properties?
Mood stabilizers
What is the main action of typical antipsychotics?
Block dopamine 2 (D2) receptors in the brain
Which of the following is a potential side effect of benzodiazepines (BNZs) and benzodiazepine agonists when used for anxiety?
Drowsiness and memory loss
What is a potential adverse effect of benzodiazepines (BNZs) and benzodiazepine agonists when used for anxiety?
Confusion
Which class of drugs is commonly used to relieve symptoms of anxiety?
Benzodiazepines (BNZs)
What should be avoided when taking buspirone?
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Which drug interaction can decrease the effectiveness of sedative drugs?
Alcohol
What are the expected side effects and adverse reactions of benzodiazepines (BNZs) and benzodiazepine agonists?
Dizziness, headache, hypotension
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