Benzodiazepines (Benzos) Pharmacology: Anxiety Medication Sedative Nursing NCLEX

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[@SkinCareLuver]

if just started nursing school like I did 10 years ago.. going back in time if I could i would definitely ace this part of the exam. benzos have ruined my life for so many years after a doctor got me started on them during my third year before I transfered to accounting and alcohol is doing to the same to my mom. my mom alcoholism drives me to keep taking meds so it's hard to get off.. I don't know what to do anymore but it's horrible..

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Thank you Nurse Sarah I took my test on Monday with your help I found out today I pass NCLEX.

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[@cloudleopard7695]

Hi I have been on Benzos for a long period of time & the same dose still works . I have NEVER abused them or Increased my dose. The same dose still works after years of taking them.. Benzos have improved my emotional and mental well being.. I have read all the information I have been given on benozs. Now because of my age the "doctors" want to make me quit.!!!

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Yesss! Keep going You’ll make it through!

[@ThePrincessgates]

Thank you for this video. In 15 mins I was able to understand everything on benzos.. 2hours lecture on it at school and i did not understand anything.. you are such a great teacher...keep it up😍💞☺

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Thank you for helping me get through nursing school, pass NCLEX, now prepare me for my first nursing job!

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Hi Thank You for all Your video lectures. I PASSED THE NCLEX EXAM..by just taking notes and listening to ALL your lectures it really help me a lot. I could not forget the Alendronate ( Fosamax ) "To take it full glass of water and remain upright for 30 mins" it did went out during my NCLEX exam, and also the Dimensional Analysis on drug calculations it did well. THANK YOU...and also the "Montelukast" it came out as well.

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Yes me too! I did the same thing and I passed NCLEX only with her voice in my hears. I love that woman!

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Hi Sarah!!!! You aren't one of the best teachers on earth because you're in fact the best. THANKS😊

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This is my go-to nursing aid since I am a new nurse assigned in ER. Thank you

[@willbmw]

As a layperson, I thank you for being able to explain life!

[@nanayaaserwaafrimpong3256]

Content so self explanatory. This has increased my knowledge in benzos as a mental nurse. Thank you Sara

[@james737]

Lorazepam has been a lifesaver for me at a time of high anxiety and insomnia.

[@jessicawinkowski2345]

Thank you for your help throughout nursing school and with passing my NCLEX!

[@Richardfry]

Thanks to you for teaching me when the subpar teachers at my school don't even lecture about the meds, they just hand a piece of paper with all the meds you need to know then test you the next week...literally no instruction whatsoever...

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Ur delivery is just great! Im having a hard time in pharm and u just taught me something

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Amazing! Thank you so much; what you said really stuck, and I was able to visualize everything you explained when taking the post quiz and answer all the questions correctly. Thank you for helping me not only survive nursing school but thrive!

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Sarah, you are AMAZING!! Thank you!! In the start of my Pharmacology 2 class right now.

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Words cannot express how helpful this was. Thanks for the explanation!

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[@TheWrinkle]

Oh my goodness! As a geriatrician, I spend a lot of time trying to de-prescribe these "pams". Thanks for providing this clear overview and for mentioning the Beers list!

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Very well explained. Thank you. Ma'am please also make a video on Anesthetics(general and local).

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Thanks Sarah😘 this helps a lot! Thank you for all your great videos... Bless you and your Family!!!!!

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right on time for my exam tomorrow!! thank you!!!

[@markbarbaramichenzi3957]

My doctor prescribed Ativan for me for 10 years. I hit tolerance and she kept increasing the dosage until i hit 2 mg. She told me nothing about how dangerous benzodiazepines are. I cold turkeyed and it was hell on earth. I experienced shaking, tachycardia, akathisia, weight loss, agoraphobia histamine issues to where I can only eat 5 foods. I'm 5 years off and still sick. Why is this drug still prescribed? So many people are experiencing hell on earth because of benzos, it's tragic.

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Excellent presentation. Thanks a lot SARAH YOU'RE a wonderful teacher

[@ilencaaragrev]

Hi Sarah!! Thank you so much for all your videos, topics are much easier to understand now. Will be taking up my nclex very soon. Your videos are very helpful. Hope you could add videos on psychiatric diseases soon. Thank you so much again! Greetings from the Philippines ❤

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Success.

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You have a gift in explaining things. Thanks for this video.

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This was the most helpful video I have found on this topic. Amazing lecture, really understand the concepts now!

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[@jb8801]

Was on a benzo for 22 years. One day the doctor said we don't do that anymore. There was no problem stopping. Idk why they claim they are addictive. Another dr. told me they don't use because they cause kidney problems. My kidneys are fine. Meanwhile, I have been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks ever since they took me off the benzos. Finally, I was told by one dr. they don't want you on benzos because of all the opiate addicts. Opiates and benzos can be deadly. Well, I'm sorry. The doctors are wrong. Some of us need the benzos. It's been years, but I finally found a doctor who will prescribe them. My life is getting back to normal. I wish the doctors never messed with what I was taking for years. All these people prescribing anti depressants for anti anxiety meds have never really experienced severe anxiety. If they did, believe be benzos would be a sacrament.

[@itme999]

Great timing - i know I'm gonna have to take my benzos (which I almost never use) to get through my Covid shot coming up. So interesting to learn how they work in the body!

[@tonyc223]

Why would you take anything for a covid shot, took me 1year to get off these drugs. Never take them .

[@johnsadler3601]

Yep. Brutal withdrawals after last dose even after tapering. Not worth it. Up there with opiates.

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perfect explanation!

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[@justinokpalaobi6350]

This is really a powerful drug

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That you explaining everything so well. You're smart.. 🙂

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Thank you ! You make our life easier!

[@phyoaung4548]

Thanks , Nurse Sarah, can you explain about Vein which taken IV with large amounts of BZD for long time ? Look like vein are damaged and disappear.

[@MK-pl4fr]

I’ve never seen any reports or literatures of rupture of tendons and ligaments due to muscle wasting induced by benzodiazepines,but I tore many muscles,tendons and ligaments.

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Continue to help us.. thanks

[@hoghead2608]

My main question is when you take a urine test for work are they looking just for benzos in general or specific benzodiazepines

[@elizabethcohen9476]

What do you do if you are taking benzos and opiates and need to get off of them? You would have to taper off both and one can’t be prescribed with the other so wouldn’t you be stuck going off cold turkey for one of them. I am in school learning how to treat people addicted to these drugs by prescription over long periods of time.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Elizabeth, Frankly Benzos are addictive with severe withrawal symptoms and must be tapered off gradually over a period of 1 month but under medical guidance. SSRI's act differently and are not habit forming. Just for information --- To reduce overthinking negative thoughts an individual must do the below given simple practice daily anywhere-anytime as often as you can--day and night with eyes open or closed. Be careful what you feed your mind. If you feed trash -trash will come out. Avoid comparing yourself with others, avoid storing bottled up emotions, reduce watching negative social media--fake news channels and avoid constipation as it affects the mind. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress anxiety and overthinking. For a relaxed mind observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils and within the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. You can sit straight on a chair or lay down anywhere, eyes closed but avoid deep breathing. If distracted bring focus back on the breath. Make it a lifetime habit to observe your breath before sleep, when travelling, when reading, when walking, at the workplace etc, Best wishes--Counsellor.

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Excellent lesson Keep it up the good work

[@jesscri]

Hi Sarah I have given Lorazepam for patients that have anxiety for MRIs or CT scans. What alternative can be given if the patient is taking an opioid, Etoh or other CNS depressants & needs a medication for anxiety?

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I enjoyed this lesson. Thank you so much!

[@sethkhlem3225]

So can i take benzos medicine for my anxiety problem

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Thank you so much now I’m able to explain this in my lecture 👌

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[@ravindranathn5817]

I m from India .i missed my clonozepam.5 yesterday night and had a horrible night..i had a mild stroke and have been taking this for nearly 8 months..i could not sleep the whole night..i just don't know that this drug would do more damage to my system

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exactly they are dangerous drugs. Hope you get well soon

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Do these drugs interact with vitamins?

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[@lovefamilychildrenhappines9330]

I have never taken Xanax in my life. Or anything related to it. Yet I tested positive for benzos on a urine test. What could it be?

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Great video!

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Loved the animations you added in!

[@GOODNESS10]

does benzo cause dependency if used 1 day and skipping 2 days and then using again??

[@Skyshell7]

You used it for one day? You’re fine.

[@noelle4104]

What happens if this drug is interacted with alcohol?

[@cassieh5506]

Good question. Alcohol is a depressant like benzos are. I have heard doctors say you shouldn't mix the two though. Or if you do that you should only have a limited number of drinks. Common side effects are impaired motor skills and coordination. Seems like both drugs together would slow down the CNS way too much. At best it would probably make you too sleepy. But at worse it would slow down your heart rate to dangerously low levels. It's hard to say. It really depends on the individual, the type of benzos, and the amount of alcohol.

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When a person's thyroid is out of range ,let's say it's in the high counts and the person is emotional, confused ,or can't focus,fatigue what causes the above symptoms "? Thank you in advance, PS

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Hyperthyroidism i guess? It causes increased metabolic rate, agitation, confusion,rapid heart rate and increased appetite, fatigue etc.

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