Anxiety Flashcards
1
Q
What does GABA do?
A
The Neurotransmitter GABA is Responsible for Relaxation of Brain and Muscle. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an amino acid that is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter found throughout the nervous system and is important for down regulating excitatory inputs so they don’t run amok
2
Q
What is a synergistic effect?
A
When two or more compounds have a greater effect than either of those two substances would by themselves
3
Q
Serum half life?
A
Is the period of time required for the concentration of the drug to be reduced by 1/2
4
Q
Calculation of oral meds
A
desired dose + what I have x the quantity = amount
5
Q
1 gram =
A
1,000 milligrams (mg)
6
Q
1 milligram =
A
1,000 micrograms (mcg)
7
Q
1 kg=
A
1,000 grams
8
Q
1 litre =
A
1,000 mililitres
9
Q
kg>g>mg>mcg =
A
x by 1,000
