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Diazepam (Valium)

Indications

Anxiety

Benzodiazepines like diazepam are most likely indicated for which of the following conditions?

Seizures and Status Epilepticus

Muscle Spasms

Alcohol Withdrawal

Side Effect/Assessment

Dizziness/Vision Changes

A patient who is taking a benzodiazepine such as diazepam is at risk of developing which of the following side effects?

Confusion/Amnesia

Urinary Incontinence

Behavioral Changes

Respiratory Depression

Nursing Considerations

Flumazenil (Romazicon)

Which of the following medications is considered a reversal agent for benzodiazepines?

Fall Precaution

Which of the following is the most appropriate consideration regarding a patient taking benzodiazepines?

Do Not Stop Abruptly

Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation to give to a patient taking benzodiazepines?

Antidote

Buspirone (Buspar)

Mechanism

Increases Serotonin

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with Buspirone (Buspar)?

Buspirone (Buspar) is most commonly indicated to treat which of the following?

Side Effects

Dizziness

What side effect is most commonly seen in patients using Buspirone (Buspar)?

Insomnia

Considerations

Delayed Effect

Which of the following is true regarding the effect of Buspirone (Buspar)?

No Alcohol Interaction

Which of the following is true regarding Buspirone (Buspar) use?

No CNS Effects

Low Abuse Potential

Anxiety Assessment

Mild

Increased Alertness

Which of the following clinical features is most likely to be seen in patients with mild anxiety?

Heightened Perception

Moderate

Perception Narrowed

Which of the following clinical features is most likely to be seen in patients with moderate anxiety?

Short Attention Span

Shaking

Severe

Ineffective Problem Solving

Which of the following findings is most likely to be seen in patients with severe anxiety?

Automatic Behavior

Hyperventilation

Panic

Hallucinations

Which of the following abnormalities is most likely seen in patients experiencing a panic episode?

Inability to Function or Communicate

Which of the following is most likely a clinical feature of a patient experiencing a panic episode?

35 - Management of Anxiety Disorders

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