Flash. Psycho. Anxiolytic drugs

Name a commonly prescribed benzodiazepine for the treatment of anxiety.

What are the primary indications for benzodiazepines?

What is a common side effect associated with the prolonged use of benzodiazepines?

Which substance is contraindicated with benzodiazepines due to potential increased sedation effects?

What medication interaction can be lethal when combined with benzodiazepines?

Why should benzodiazepines be used with caution during pregnancy?

In an overdose of a benzodiazepine, which drug can be administered as an antagonist?

What's the primary route of administration for most anxiolytic medications?

What is the primary consideration for a nurse when administering anxiolytics?

Which non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic is often prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder?

How does the mechanism of action of Buspirone differ from benzodiazepines?

Name an herbal supplement commonly used for mild anxiety, which patients might not disclose.

How does grapefruit juice interact with benzodiazepines?

What nursing consideration is vital when administering an anxiolytic to an elderly patient?

How should patients be advised to stop taking benzodiazepines?

What common symptom should patients be educated on when starting buspirone?

Why is it important for nurses to obtain a complete medication history from patients prescribed anxiolytics?

When assessing a patient on long-term benzodiazepine therapy, what symptom might indicate the development of tolerance?

If a patient reports feeling "foggy" or having memory lapses while on anxiolytics, what might the nurse suspect?

For a patient reporting difficulty sleeping while on buspirone, what non-pharmacological intervention might the nurse suggest?