35: Anxiolytics and Insomnia Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

hypnosis

A

drowsiness and a depressed state of consciousness resembling natural sleep, with decreased motor activity and impaired sensory responsiveness, pt can be easily aroused

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anesthesia

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state of consciousness where pt cannot easily be aroused

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3
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major brain area that plays a role in anxiety

A

amygdala

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4
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major inhibitory neurotransmitter

A

GABA

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5
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Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam)

A

date rape drug, not prescribed in US

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6
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antagonist at benzodiazepine-binding sites at GABA A receptor that acts as an antidote to benzos

A

FLumazenil

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7
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BB warning for Flumazenil

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seizures, esp in pts who have been on long-term sedation or were txed with TCAs

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8
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taper rate when tapering a pt off of benzos

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25-50% every 1-2 weeks, for 6-10 weeks

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9
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two options for tapering benzos

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  1. directly taper the benzo the pt is on

2. switch to a long-acting replacement to complete the taper

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