Benzodiazepines for anxiety mnemonics:
LA-AX-Clo =LAX Clorox eases ur zepam anxiety = Lorazepam (Ativan); Alprazolam (Xanax); Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Note: withdrawal/sz - needs taper! = Mnemonics: just think of BZD like alcohol = can cause seizure and w/drawal - needs taper Viz: pt on ETOH cold turkey = needs to be given BZD bc they will be having sz and w/drawal)
~by Qt
LA-AX-Clo =LAX Clorox eases ur zepam anxiety = Lorazepam (Ativan); Alprazolam (Xanax); Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Note: withdrawal/sz - needs taper! = Mnemonics: just think of BZD like alcohol = can cause seizure and w/drawal - needs taper Viz: pt on ETOH cold turkey = needs to be given BZD bc they will be having sz and w/drawal)
~by Qt
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