Nursing Exam III (pharmacology)

sudden loss of muscle strength manifested as slurred speech, sagging of the jaw, head nodding, or even complete collapse of the body

vivid, fearful illusions that may be experienced at teh onset of sleep or on awakening

talking or repetitive movements during the sleep episode

these antihistimine medicines include: benadryl, benylin cough, sleep-eze, sominex, sleepinal)

there antihistimine medicines include: nitetime, nytol, unisom

two herbal products with demonstrated efficacy in promoting relaxation are

natural herb
high doses can damage the liver
potential to interact with RX sleep meds
not to be used unless recommened by Dr.

natural herb
not shown to cause liver damage

causes drying of the nose and mouth
some pt. complain of dizziness and blurred vision

have been developed that more specifically target areas of the brain controling anxiety and sleep

drug that has the ability to relieve anxiety

CNS depressant that produces relaxation, calmness, and a reduction in anxiety and excitement

drug that produces sleep

four general classifications of drugs used for patients experiencing axiety or sleep disorders

drug of choice for generalized anxiety disorder GAD, and for short-term management of insomnia, schedule IV

bind to the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor and intensify the effect of GABA, the natural inhibitory neurotransmitter found throughout the brain

xanax
klonopin
valium
ativan
versed
restoril

ambien
lunesta
buspar

have that ability to reduce anxiety symptoms by altering the levels of two imprtant neurotransmitters in the brain

most widely prescribed antidepressant class
can cause weight gain and sexual dysfunction

cymbalta
effexor
celexa
prozac
lexapro

act by binding to GABA receptor chloride channel molecules
low dose: anxiety and causes drowsiness
medium dose: inhibit seizure activity
high dose: induce anesthesia

phenobarbital