Chapter 13 Flashcards

1
Q

Which type of CNS depressant does not cause sleep but has a calming effect

A

Sedatives

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2
Q

Which type of CNS depressant causes sleep

A

Hypnotics

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3
Q

REM interferences occurs when

A

Using sedative hypnotics

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4
Q

REM rebound can occur when

A

The medications are discontinued

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5
Q

Which benzodiazepine can also be used for alcohol withdrawal

A

Diazepam

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6
Q

Which CNS depressants are contraindicated in pregnancy and glaucoma

A

Benzodiazepines

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7
Q

Amnesia is usually a side effect of which CNS depressant that we want to happen

A

Benzodiazepine

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8
Q

What is the antidote for benzodiazepines

A

Flumazenil

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9
Q

Which benzodiazepine can also be used for status epilepticus

A

Diazepam

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10
Q

Which benzodiazepine has a long onset of action

A

Lorazepam

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11
Q

When is the best time to take lorazepam

A

Bedtime

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12
Q

Which non benzodiazepine has a very short half life

A

Zopiclone

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13
Q

What herbal product is used as anti anxiety and promoting sleep

A

Kava

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14
Q

What can Kava cause

A

Liver disease

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15
Q

When should kava not be used

A

Alcoholism
Parkinson’s
Liver disease

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16
Q

What is another herbal product used to treat anxiety stress and sleep problems

A

Valerian

17
Q

Do barbiturates have a low or high therapeutic index

A

Low

18
Q

Which CNS depressant grouo is contraindicated in pregnancy and respiratory difficulty

A

Barbiturates

19
Q

What CNS depressant group requires half the dose to be given to elderly

A

Barbiturates

20
Q

Which CNS depressant group causes a paradoxical (hyper) effect in children

A

Barbiturates

21
Q

Which CNS depressant group can cause Steven Johnson syndrome

A

Barbiturates

22
Q

Which barbiturates makes oral birth control ineffective

A

Phenobarbital

23
Q

Which barbiturate is used as an anti epileptic

A

Phenobarbital

24
Q

Which barbiturate is used for hyperbilirubinemia in neonates

A

Phenobarbital

25
Q

What is the first sign of toxicity with phenobarbital

A

Low RR

26
Q

Which muscle relaxant can be used with an implantable pump for

A

Baclofen