Chapter 7

Question 1

what is a class of drug that decrease CNS activity by decreasing neurotransmission

Answer 1

depressants

Question 2

what do benzodiazepines and barbiturates do

Answer 2

enhance the inhibitory effects of GABA

Question 3

what are the two types of depressants

Answer 3

long acting and delayed onset. short-acting and rapid onset

Question 4

long acting and delayed onset depressants is used for

Answer 4

in low doses, for anxiety, anxiolytic

Question 5

short-acting and rapid onset depressants are used for

Answer 5

in high doses, for sleep, hypnotic

Question 6

what is the main concern for barbiturates

Answer 6

overdose deaths are common due to the difference in time it takes to develop tolerance to the anxiolytic and sedative effects than the physiological different

Question 7

benzodiazepines and barbiturates

Answer 7

benzodiazepines have a larger safety margin

Question 8

what are concerns for benzodiazepines

Answer 8

after 4-6 weeks of use, the effect may decrease to the level of placebo
no therapeutic action
patient never develops healthy coping mechanisms for anxiety

Question 9

what are inhalants

Answer 9

products that contain inhalable solvents

Question 10

what are examples of inhalants

Answer 10

gasoline, glue, paint

Question 11

what is another name for nitrous oxide

Answer 11

whippets

Question 12

what are the effects of nitrous oxide

Answer 12

anesthetic: temporary loss of sensation and awareness
analgesic: pain killing

Question 13

what is another name for nitrites

Answer 13

poppers

Question 14

what are the main effects of nitrites

Answer 14

relax smooth muscle, rapid changes in blood flow/ blood pressure