Anxiety Disorders (38)

Question 1

Benzodiazepines

Answer 1

Barbiturates no longer used

Question 2

SSRI and SNRI can be used for

Answer 2

Anxiety disorders as well

Question 3

Benzodiazepines

Answer 3

Depress activity in brain stem and lambic system
-immediate relief
-used sparingly long term

Question 4

Example of a benzodiazepines

Answer 4

Lorazepam

Question 5

MOA of benzodiazepines

Answer 5

GABA reduces excitability of neurons
-benzodiazepines enhances effect of GABA

Question 6

Benzodiazepines and respiratory depression

Answer 6

Little respiratory depression if given PO
-but there is if given IV

Question 7

AE of benzodiazepines

Answer 7

-decreased CNS activity
-potentially habit forming and addictive