Anti Anxiety Medications Jeopardy Template

Anti-anxiety Medications	Side Effects/Monitoring	Teaching	Nursing Interventions	Uses
100 Olanzapine What is antianxiety medication that starts with a "O".	100 drowsiness dizziness decreased BP What are the three most common side effects of Benzodiazepines?	100 Bedtime When should you take this medication?	100 Provide reassurance and comfort measures. What can the nurse provide to the patient?	100 busPIRone This anti-anxiety medication is used specifically for relief of anxiety.
200 Risperidone What is antianxiety medication that starts with a "R".	200 Dizziness and drowsiness. Not meant for patients with impaired hepatic or renal function What are main side effects/labs to monitor for Buspirone?	200 Elderly patients or people with COPD Who should be cautious when using benzodiazepines?	200 Reassure the client of their safety and security. What can the nurse reassure the client of?	200 hydrOXYzine This anti-anxiety medication is also an antihistamine and can be used for preoperative sedation.
300 Alprazolam What is antianxiety medication that starts with a "A".	300 Antihistamine which means, anticholinergic effects! (cant see, cant spit, cant pee, cant shit) What drug class and side effects are associated with Hydroxyzine?	300 Move positions slowly What should a patient do when standing or sitting up?	300 Avoid asking or forcing the patient to make choices. What can the nurse avoid?	300 gabapentin This anti-anxiety medication is an anticonvulsant that is also very commonly used for neuropathy.
400 Diazepam What is antianxiety medication that starts with a "D".	400 Renal Function labs, AST, ALT, ALK PHOS With Gabapentin what labs are most important to monitor?	400 Alcohol and CNS depressants What should you avoid when taking these medications?	400 Increasing anxiety, increasing suicidal ideations. What can the nurse observe about the patient?	400 LORazepam This anti-anxiety medication is commonly used as a sedative/hypnotic, sometimes in combination with Benadryl and haloperidol during a manic episode.
500 Lorazepam What is antianxiety medication that starts with a "L".	500 -dependence on drug -dysfunction of liver -depressed respirations -dycrasias of blood What are the 4 Ds (undesirable effects) of Benzodiazepines?	500 Enhances GABA What does anti anxiety medications do?	500 Teach signs and symptoms of escalating anxiety, and ways to interrupt its progression. What can the nurse teach the patient?	500 clonazePAM This anti-anxiety medication is a benzodiazepine that is an anticonvulsant and is also used for uncontrolled leg movements during sleep.

Anti-anxiety Medications

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