Chapter 13 Flashcards
Which type of CNS depressant does not cause sleep but has a calming effect
Sedatives
Which type of CNS depressant causes sleep
Hypnotics
REM interferences occurs when
Using sedative hypnotics
REM rebound can occur when
The medications are discontinued
Which benzodiazepine can also be used for alcohol withdrawal
Diazepam
Which CNS depressants are contraindicated in pregnancy and glaucoma
Benzodiazepines
Amnesia is usually a side effect of which CNS depressant that we want to happen
Benzodiazepine
What is the antidote for benzodiazepines
Flumazenil
Which benzodiazepine can also be used for status epilepticus
Diazepam
Which benzodiazepine has a long onset of action
Lorazepam
When is the best time to take lorazepam
Bedtime
Which non benzodiazepine has a very short half life
Zopiclone
What herbal product is used as anti anxiety and promoting sleep
Kava
What can Kava cause
Liver disease
When should kava not be used
Alcoholism
Parkinson’s
Liver disease
What is another herbal product used to treat anxiety stress and sleep problems
Valerian
Do barbiturates have a low or high therapeutic index
Low
Which CNS depressant grouo is contraindicated in pregnancy and respiratory difficulty
Barbiturates
What CNS depressant group requires half the dose to be given to elderly
Barbiturates
Which CNS depressant group causes a paradoxical (hyper) effect in children
Barbiturates
Which CNS depressant group can cause Steven Johnson syndrome
Barbiturates
Which barbiturates makes oral birth control ineffective
Phenobarbital
Which barbiturate is used as an anti epileptic
Phenobarbital
Which barbiturate is used for hyperbilirubinemia in neonates
Phenobarbital
