Virtual Assignment of Psychiatric Drugs for 5/25/2025
1. True or False – Benzodiazepines are a Schedule IV controlled substance?
2. Which of the following are true for Benzodiazepines? Select all that apply
a. Can become physically dependent if taken for long periods of time.
b. No concern about tolerance for long-term use.
c. Medication does not need to be tapered when stopping the medication.
d. Is used to treat depression.
e. The prototype drug is diazepam (Valium).
3. The Benzodiazepine diazepam includes the following actions:
a. Relieves anxiety and tension
b. Has anticonvulsant properties
c. Is not recommended for pre-operative sedation
d. Is typically used as a long-term management for anxiety
e. For older adults it may produce paradoxical excitement and is metabolized more
slowly.
4. Which of the following are contraindications for taking the Benzodiazepine diazepam?
Select all that apply
a. Pregnancy
b. Younger adults
c. Thyroid disease
d. COPD
e. Breastfeeding
5. Which of the following is not an adverse effect for diazepam?
a. Excitability
b. Confusion
c. Respiratory depression
d. Hypotension
6. Which of the following adverse effects of diazepam that are of major concern should the
nurse monitor for? Select all that apply.
a. Bowel movements
b. Blood pressure
c. Neurological status (LOC)
d. Respiratory rate
e. Thyroid function
7. True or False – Nonbenzodiazepine sedative hypnotics, eszopiclone (Lunesta) and
zolpidem (Ambien) are primarily used for sleeping difficulty (insomnia).
