Pharmacologic Drug Class: Benzodiazepine and Non-Benzodiazepine Review

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What is a contraindication for children when taking this medication?

Bleeding disorder

Pregnancy

Under the age of 16 (correct)

Fever

What is a patient advised to do when experiencing ringing in the ears while taking this medication?

Report to the provider (correct)

Increase fluid intake

Stop taking the medication

Take an antacid

What is a precaution for patients taking this medication with a history of cardiac problems?

Monitor for bleeding

Take with food

Avoid taking with anticoagulants (correct)

Monitor for liver enzymes

What is a patient advised to do to decrease the risk of GI upset when taking this medication?

Take with food Signup and view all the answers

What laboratory values should be monitored for patients with renal disease taking this medication?

BUN and Creatinine Signup and view all the answers

What is the antidote for acetaminophen toxicity?

Acetylcysteine Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of acetaminophen for frail, elderly, or patients taking multiple medications?

2 grams/day Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of opioids?

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of opioids in the CNS?

Depression of pain impulses Signup and view all the answers

What is the antidote for opioid overdose?

Naloxone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Benzodiazepine on the neuron?

Increase the action of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA Signup and view all the answers

What is a common indication for the use of Lorazepam?

Management of anxiety Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse reaction of Zolpidem Tartrate?

Hypotension Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Local Anesthetics?

Block conduction of nerve impulses Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between COX-1 and COX-2 in relation to NSAIDs?

COX-1 stops bleeding and protects the stomach, while COX-2 causes pain and inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of NSAIDs in reducing pain?

Inhibiting COX-2 enzyme Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following NSAIDs is used to treat gout and hyperuricemia?

Allopurinol Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse reaction of NSAIDs that patients should be taught to monitor?

Peripheral edema Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a unique mechanism of action of Celecoxib compared to other NSAIDs?

Inhibiting COX-2 only Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for using NSAIDs in patients with osteoarthritis?

To relieve pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of sumatriptan in relieving migraine attacks?

Causes vasoconstriction of cranial arteries Signup and view all the answers

What is a precaution that patients should take when taking sumatriptan?

Avoid driving or participating in activities that require alertness Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to monitor vitals and report changes in respirations when taking sumatriptan?

To monitor for changes in respiratory function Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of abruptly discontinuing sumatriptan?

Rebound headaches Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of sumatriptan that patients should be aware of?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers