Benzodiazepines

Question 1

Anxiety cause

Answer 1

Hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system with more circulating catecholamines

Question 2

BZD Pharmacological actions

Answer 2

• Anxiolytic (Only one)
• Myorelaxant
• Anticonvulsant
• Hypnotic

Question 3

BZD Calssification

Answer 3

-Ultrashort action:
Midazolam
-Short action:
Lorazepam
Alprazolam
-Intermediate action:
Flurazeapm Bromazepam
-Long action:
Diazepam

Question 4

BZD Indications

Answer 4

Anesthesia
Anxiety
Insomnia
Epilepsy
Alcohol withdrawal
Muscular relaxation

Question 5

BZD ADRs

Answer 5

Respiratory depression
Stupor, coma, sleepiness
Desorientation, ataxia, agitation
Anterograde amnesia
Addiction, withdrawal syndrome
Intoxication/overdose