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name some of the clinical uses of hypnotics and anxiolytics

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  • Relief of anxiety states
  • Induction of sleep (relief of insomnia)
  • Sedation and amnesia before medical procedures
  • Control of withdrawal states in addiction such as delirium tremens
  • Muscle relaxation
  • Severe behaviour disturbance
  • Benzodiazepines ca also be used for the treatment of epilepsy
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what controls the sleep wake cycle (circadian rhythm)

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  • SCN = suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus

- The SCN controls 24 hour circadian rhythm

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what happens to the SCN in the light phase of the sleep wake cycle

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the SCN has increased activity in the light phase and decreased activity in the dark phase

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what happens to melatonin in the dark phase of the sleep wake cycle

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there is an increase in melatonin in the dark phase and decrease in the light phase

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what are the neurone projections that cause wakefulness

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o Cholinergic Systems:
 Pedunculopontine (acetylcholine)
 Laterodorsal tegmental nuclei (acetylcholine).

o Monoaminergic Projections:
 Locus Coeruleus (noradrenaline)
 Raphe nuclei (serotonin)
 Tuberomamillary nucleus (histamine).

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what are the neurones that promote sleep

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o GABA and Galanin Neurons

 Ventrolateral preoptic nucleus.

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what are the neurotransmitters that maintain wakefulness

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  • noradrenaline,
  • dopamine
  • histamine
  • acetylcholine
  • orexin.
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what are the neurotransmitters that promote sleep

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  • GABA
  • Galanin
  • melatonin
  • adenosine (caffeine is an adenosine blocker).
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what can block adenosine

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caffeine

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what controls nocturnal/diurnal rhythms

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superchiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus

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How long does each sleep cycle last

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90 minutes

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what are the different types of sleep

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  • REM = rapid eye movement phase
  • NREM = no rapid eye movement phase
  • SWS – slow wave deep sleep (NREM-3 and NREM-4)
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what two sleep phases make up slow wave sleep

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– slow wave deep sleep (NREM-3 and NREM-4)

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what phase of sleep is lose to waking us up

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  • REM phase sleep is close to waking up

- as we get closer to the morning we have more dreams and sleep more lightly

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what waves are used in normal wakefulness

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beta waves (13-30hz)

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what waves are used when you are awake and relaxed

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alpha waves (8-12hz)

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name the waves used in 
- stage 1 
- stage 2 
- stage 3
- stage 4
of sleep
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  • stage 1 = theta waves (35-75hz)
  • stage 2 = theta waves with sleep spindles and K complex
  • stage 3 = delta waves (less than 35hz) less than 50%
  • stage 4= delta waves (less than 35hz) more than 50%
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what does hz mean

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this is the number of waves per second

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what happens during sleep to memory

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  • The brain is active and sleep may consolidate memories through gene expression changes
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what are the types of insomnia

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  • Transient (e.g. jet lag)
  • Short-Term (associated with illness/bereavement stress)
  • Chronic (lasts longer than 3 weeks).
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what can be the cause of a sleep disorder

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  • can be trivial e.g. due to stress or it can be due to something more serious such as a psychiatric disorder or early stage of neurodegeneration
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what is currently used to treat insomnia

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Benzodiazepines (short acting) and Z drugs are used to treat insomnia

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what is used for short term use in insomnia

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lorazepam

temazepam

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what do benzodiazepines end in

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pam

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what drugs are used long term in insomnia treatment

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  • Eszopiclone (z-drugs)

* Zolpidem (extended release).

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what are the targets of Z drugs

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alpha subunits
• Alpha-1: hypnotic role
o Zaleplon/zolpidem.

• Alpha-2 subunits: anxiolytic effects

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what are the side effects that benzodiazepines can give you

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  • Change in sleep patterns (suppress deep sleep and REM sleep)
  • Daytime sedation
  • Rebound insomnia – start becoming tolerant and need them all the time to induce sleep and if you stop then you wont be able to sleep, can lead to hyperanxiety
  • Tolerance
  • Dependence (withdrawal syndrome characterised by anxiety, nausea, muscle cramps, seizures)
28
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what is the withdrawal symptoms of benzodiazepines characterised by

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withdrawal syndrome characterised by anxiety, nausea, muscle cramps, seizures

29
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what has been recently used for insomnia and why

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  • pregabalin
    positive effects;
  • no disruption of sleep architecture
  • no tolerance
30
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what can pregabalin also be used as

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anxiolytic

31
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what can excessive use of hypnotics such as benzodiazepines and Z drugs lead to

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  • creates a spiral of dependence
32
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how can you avoid the spiral of dependence

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  • avoid prolonged prescription of hypnotics

- non pharmacological intervention for the control of chronic insomnia such as CBT

33
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where is orexin produced

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  • it is a peptide that is produced in the hypothalamus
34
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what are the two forms of orexin

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• Two forms: orexin A and orexin B (also known as hypocretin 1 and hypocretin 2)

35
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what receptors does orexin bind to

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• orexin OX1 and OX2 receptors

36
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what does orexin do

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• Regulates arousal, appetite, wakefulness

37
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what results if you have a deficiency in orexin

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narcolepsy

38
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what is narcolepsy

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this is a condition characterised by excessive sleepiness, increased frequency of falling alsleep in daytime

39
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what does an orexin antagonist do

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decrease wakefulness

- therefore it can be used in the treatment of insomnia

40
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name an orexin antagonist

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Suvroextant - this is an orexin receptor antagonist that an be used for insomnia treatment

41
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what does suvroextant result in

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o Morning sedation
o Sleep paralysis
o Decreased amnesia
o Decreased confusion

42
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name some anxiety disorders

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  • Panic disorder
  • Agoraphobia – fear of open spaces
  • Social phobia (social anxiety disorder) – e.g. fear of speaking in public
  • Simple phobia
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
43
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are anxiety disorders more common in males or females

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females

44
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what are the structures and neurotransmitters that are involved in anxiety disorders

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  • Limbic structures: amygdala, insula, anterior cingulate, prefrontal cortex, thalamus.
  • abnormalities of the HPA axis.
  • Monoaminergic systems.
  • GABAergic systems.
45
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is the amygdala hypoactive ir hyperactive in anxiety disorder

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  • hyperactive and part of the anxiety disorder results from the inability of higher cortical structures to control this hyperactivity
46
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describe what each part of the amygdala results in which symptom of fear and panic

  • lateral hypothalamus
  • dorsal vagus nerve
  • parabrachial nerve
  • basal forebrain
  • reticules ponis caudales
  • central grey area
  • paraventricular nucleus
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  • lateral hypothalamus - hear rate and blood pressure
  • dorsal vagus nerve - bradycardia and ulcers
  • parabrachial nerve - panting and respiratory distress
  • basal forebrain - aroual, vigilance and attention
  • reticules ponis caudales- increase startle response
  • central grey area - freezings and social interaction
  • paraventricular nucleus - corticosteroid release
47
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what genes are linked to anxiety

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  • Catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT)
  • Cholecystokinin (CCK)
  • CCKB receptor
  • Adenosine A2 receptor
  • Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA)
  • 5-HT2 receptor
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what are the types of anxiolytics used to treat anxiety

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  • Benzodiazepines
  • 5-HT1A agonists
  • SSRIs
  • SNRIs
  • β-adrenoceptor antagonists
  • Barbiturates
49
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name examples of benzodiazepines

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  • Clonazepam
  • Alprazolam
  • Lorazepam
  • Diazepam
50
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name examples of 5HT1A agonist

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  • buspirone

- ipsapirone

51
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name examples of SSRIs

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  • Fluoxetine
  • Escitalopram
  • Paroxetine
52
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name examples of SNRIs

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  • Venlafaxine

* Duloxetine

53
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Name an example of a beta adrenoreceptor antagonists

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• Propranolol.

54
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what are there risks of using barbiturates

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• Major risk of drug dependence
• Development of tolerance
• Induction of liver microsomal enzymes (risk of drug interactions).
• Fatal toxicity in overdose (respiratory depression).
• Withdrawal symptoms: agitation, insomnia, depression, tension.
- Accumulation causes drowsiness, disorientation, ataxia, slurred speech

55
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What are the withdrawal symptoms of barbiturates

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: agitation, insomnia, depression, tension.

56
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What does the GABAa receptor do

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 Expressed post-synaptically, lead to fast inhibitory transmission (hyperpolarization) through influx of Cl-
- therefore this stops the transmission of electrical activity in the cerebral cortex

57
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what part of the GABAa receptor does benzodipaeine binds to

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alpha1 gamma 2 part of the channel

58
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describe what benzodiazepines do to the GABA channel versus barbiturates

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benzodiazepines increase frequency of opening whereas barbiturates increase the duration of opening

59
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wha does diazepam do the GABAa channel

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g. Diazepam potentiates GABA-induced hyperpolarization.

60
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What is Flumazenil

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  • Flumazenil acts as an antagonist at the benzodiazepine binding sites but has a short half-life
61
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name an antagonist of the benzodiazepine binding site

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flumazenil

62
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what is the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder

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  • buspirone
  • venlafaxine, duloxetine (SNRI)
  • fluoxetine, escitalopram (SSRI)
  • risperidone, quetiapine, olanzapine (APD)
63
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what are complications of benzodiazepine use in the elderly

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  • Psychomotor impairment
  • Risk of falls
  • Daytime drowsiness
  • Intoxication
  • Amnesia
  • Depression
  • Respiratory problems
  • Abuse and dependence

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