Ch12 Cns Depressants

Question 1

Benzodiazepines (lam-Pam)

Answer 1

Can either be sedative-hypnotic or anxiolytic (relieves anxiety)
-depresses cns activity affects hypothalamic,that iv limbic
-indications-sedation anxiety agitation depression epilepsy treatment of withdraws and seizures
-dosent suppress rem

Question 2

Benzo antidote

Answer 2

Flumazenil

Question 3

Kava

Answer 3

Natural herb to promote sleep
-May cause yellow skin discoloration and visual disturbance
- contraindications patients with liver disease alcoholism

Question 4

Valerian

Answer 4

Herbal product to relieve anxieties and sleep disorders
May interact with maois, warfarin,alcohol,phenytoin
Contradicted in cardiac and liver disease

Question 5

Diazepam

Answer 5

Anxiolytic and Sedative
It can treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures.
First clinical available benzo drug

Question 6

Midazolam

Answer 6

Most commonly used for moderate sedation
-causes amnesia
Normally injected adults and oral form form for children

Question 7

Pentobarbital

Answer 7

Short acting barbituate It can treat tension, anxiety, nervousness, and trouble falling asleep (insomnia). It can help patients relax before surgery or medical procedures. In addition, it can treat epilepsy and other seizures.
Oral injections rectal dose

Question 8

Phenobarbital

Answer 8

Long lasting drug
No longer recommend for hypnotic drug
Treatment for epilepsy

Question 9

Over the counter hypnotics

Answer 9

Doxylamine and diphenhydramine and acetaminophen

Question 10

Muscle relaxers

Answer 10

Baclofen- oral or injections
It can treat muscle spasms.
-implant baclofen pump device

Question 11

Cyclobenzaprine

Answer 11

Oral extendable release oral form
Most common muscle relaxers
Centrally acting

Question 12

Hypnotic should be given when before bed for max effectiveness

Answer 12

30-60 mins before bed

Question 13

Benzo cause

Answer 13

REM rebound tired the next day