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Benzodiazepines Flashcards

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What is bezondiazepines used for?

A 
Relieve anxiety (anxiolytic) 
Promotes sleep (hypnotic ) 
Uses for
Induction of anesthesia 
Seizure management 
Muscle spasms 
Alcohol withdrawals
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What are some benzos?

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Valium
Versed
Xanax
Ativan

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What are some contraindications for benzos ?

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Narrow angle glaucoma
Coma
Shock

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What do benzos do to the CNS ?

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Cns depression

Muscle spasms

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What does benzos do to the cardiovascular?

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Profound hypotension

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What do benzos do to the respiratory system ?

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Minimal respiratory depression

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How to benzos do their effect?

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Act on receptors in the CNS

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