Ch. 12 CNS Depressants & Muscle Relaxants Review Flashcards
Zolpidem is used as a hypnotic four____.
Sleep
Benzodiazepines such as diazepam are used as____or sedatives.
Anesthetics
Phenobarbital is not used as an anxiolytic but is used for____control.
T-C seizure
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle____and isn’t used to reduce anxiety.
Relaxant
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital deprive people of____sleep, which can result in agitation and the inability to deal with normal___are_. A rebound phenomenon occurs when the drug is stopped, and the proportion of REM sleep____, sometimes resulting in nightmares.
REM; daily stress; is increased
Alcohol has an additive effect when combined with barbiturates and causes central nervous system____.
Depression
Benzodiazepines suppress REM sleep to a degree (although not as much as barbiturates) and, thus, results in a ____effect.
Hangover
Musculoskeletal relaxants have a_____effect on the CNS; thus, the patient should be taught the importance of taking measures to minimize self-injury and falls related to_____ sensorium.
Depressant; reduced
Non-pharmacologic approaches to induce sleep include establishing set ____ patterns, avoiding heavy ____ before bedtime, avoiding heavy ____ late in the evening, and drinking ____ decaffeinated drinks before bedtime.
Sleeping; meals; exercise; warm
Ramelteon is contraindicated in cases of severe ____ dysfunction.
Liver
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) is the muscle relaxant most commonly used to reduce spasms following musculoskeletal____.
Injuries
Eszopiclone (Lunesta) is the newest prescription hypnotic to be approved for ____-term treatment of insomnia. Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are not appropriate for ____ -Term treatment of insomnia.
Long; long
Contraindications to barbiturates include pregnancy, ____ respiratory difficulties, and severe ___/___ disease.
KDA; kidney/liver
– KDA= known drug allergies
