Review Note
Last Update: 03/28/2025 02:45 AM
Current Deck: Pharmacology I::Week 12 - Psychiatric Meds Part 2
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What are things to consider if you Rx a BZD to tx insomnia? (5)
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- should only be used short-term
- can help to dec latency and inc total sleep time
- BBW + significant ADRs
- remember that the "LOT" drugs are preferred in geriatric pts
- do not abruptly d/c BZDs if pt has been using it long-term due to seizure risk (need to slowly taper)
- can help to dec latency and inc total sleep time
- BBW + significant ADRs
- remember that the "LOT" drugs are preferred in geriatric pts
- do not abruptly d/c BZDs if pt has been using it long-term due to seizure risk (need to slowly taper)
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