Question

1. What are anxiolytics used for? Are they used short term or long term? 2. Explain what schedule I, II,IlI, IV drugs are? 3. Please list two sedatives 4. Please list two hypnotics. 5. What are steroids used for? 6. List the major side effects of steroids. 7. What disorder is lithium used to treat? 8. What electrolyte must be monitored closely when taking lithium? 9. What are signs of lithium toxicity? 10. Explain peak and trough? 11. Review the medication routes listed below. Place them in order of how fast they are absorbed. .Intradermal . sublingual Oral

Answer 1

Ans.1) An anxiolytics is used to treat anxiety.

2.) Schedule IV drugs as defined by the United States Controlled Substances Act.

• Schedule I –These drugs have high possibility for abuse. Ex. heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana.
• ·Schedule II - These drugs have a possibility for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. Ex. hydromorphone, methadone, meperidine.
• Schedule III – These drugs are quite potent to lead a moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.Examples of Schedule III drugs are combination products containing less than 15 milligrams of hydrocodone per dosage unit (Vicodin).
• ·Schedule IV – These drugs have a low possible for abuse relative to substances in Schedule III. Ex. alprazolam, carisoprodol, clonazepam.

3.) Ambien and Lunesta

4.) 0.45% sodium chloride and 5% Dextrose in water

5.) Steroids act by reducing the inflammation and easing the activity of the immune system. They are prescribed to treat several of inflammatory diseases and conditions.

6.) Common side effect of steroids are given below -

• Acne, oily skin
• Hair loss.
• Liver disease
• Kidney disease.
• Heart disease
• Mood swing includes irritability, increased violence, despair

7.) Lithium is used to treat bipolar disorder.

8.) The level of sodium closely monitored when taking lithium.

9.) Common signs of lithium toxicity is diarrhea, vomiting, stomachache, fatigue, muscle weakness, drowsiness etc.

10.) Peak is the highest concentration whereas trough is the lowest concentration of a drug in the patient's bloodstream.