Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

PHARM CA2 > Anti-anxiety Drugs > Flashcards

Anti-anxiety Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

What drug is used for anti-anxiety

A

Benzodiazepines

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Types of Benzodiazepines

A

Short acting 4h: Midazolam
Intermediate acting 8h: Lorazepam, Alprazolam
Long acting 1 day: Diazepam

MALD!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Why is diazepam always a long acting drug

A

Biotransformation of diazepam -> nordazepam > oxazepam (all long acting)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Benzodiazepines can be used for emergency status epilepticus

A

Yes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Paradoxical effects of benzodiazepines

A

Talkative, irritability, hallucination, hypomanic behaviour, anterograde amnesia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

PHARM CA2 (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions