| A | B |
|---|
| baseline assessment | always obtain prior to adminsitering med |
| dosage | difference between sedative & hypnotic |
| marked excitement/confusion | paradoxical response to agent |
| elderly | closely monitor for adverse effects |
| additive effect | combination of two drugs for potentiated outcome |
| dependence | longterm use may result in this |
| 4 weeks | withdrawal time period |
| safety | biggest nursing education point with these meds |
| pregnancy | contraindicatin to use of BZD's |
| 'pam' ending | bezodiazepines |
| 'ital' ending | barbiturates |
| sedative | provides relaxation |
| hypnotic | produces sleep |
