Chapter 53 - Reduce Anxiety and Produce Hypnosis

Question 1

lorazepam (Ativan)

Answer 1

Class: Benzodiazepines

Question 2

lorazepam (Ativan)
MOA:
Primary use:
AE:

Answer 2

MOA: Binds to GABA receptor-chloride channel molecule, which intensifies GABA effects
Primary use: For anxiety disorders and insomnia
AE: Drowsiness, dizziness, respiratory depression

Question 3

zolpidem (Ambien)

Answer 3

Class: Non-Benzodiazepines, Non-Barbiturate CNS Depressants

Question 4

zolpidem (Ambien)
MOA:
Primary use:
AE:

Answer 4

MOA: Binds to GABA receptors
Primary use: As hypnotic
AE: Mild nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, daytime drowsiness, amnesia, sleepwalking, ingesting carbohydrates while sleepwalking