Anxiolytics/hypotics

Question 0

Benzos not metabolized by liver for chronic alcoholics and liver disease

Answer 0

Lorazepam
Oxazepam
Temazepam

Question 1

Anxiolytic uses

Answer 1

Anxiety
Muscle spasms
Seizures
Sleep disorders
Alcohol withdrawal
Anesthesia induction

Question 2

BDZs plus alcohol

Answer 2

Respiratory depression and death

Question 3

Long acting half life >20 hours

Answer 3

Diazepam

Clonazepam

Question 4

Long acting BDZ
Rapid onset
Detox from alcohol or sedative hypnotics anxiolytics and for seizures
Less for anxiety lately

Answer 4

Diazepam Valium

Question 5

Long acting BDZ
Anxiety and panic attacks
Avoid in renal dysfunction
Once daily dosing

Answer 5

Clonazepam Klingon

Question 6

Intermediate acting BDZ half life 6-20 hours

Answer 6

Alprazolam Xanax
Lorazepam Ativan
Oxazepam serax
Temazepam restoril

Question 7

Intermediate BDZ
Anxiety and panic attacks
Short onset
Euphoria and abuse potential

Answer 7

Alprazolam xanx

Question 8

Intermediate BDZ
Panic attacks
Alcohol and sedative-hypnotic-anxiolytics detox
Agitation
Not metabolized by liver

Answer 8

Lorazepam Ativan

Question 9

Intermediate BDZ
Alcohol and sedative hypnotic anxiolytics detox
Not metabolized by liver

Answer 9

Oxazepam serax

Question 10

Intermediate BDZ
Decreasing use for insomnia
Dependance
Not metabolized by liver

Answer 10

Temazepam restoril

Question 11

Short acting BDZ
Insomnia
Medical and surgical setting

Answer 11

Triazolam halcion

Question 12

Short acting BDZ

Medical surgical

Answer 12

Midalzolam versed

Question 13

BDZ over dose

Answer 13

Flumazenil
Reverses benzos receptor agonist
Too quick life threatening

Question 14

BDZ SE

Answer 14

Drowsiness
Impaired intellectual function
Reduced motor coordination
Anterograde amnesia
Withdrawal can be life threatening and cause seizures
Toxicity respiratory depression