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Chapter 7 Flashcards

1
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drugs that slow activity in the CNS

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depressants

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2
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a chemical group of sedative-hypnotics

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barbiturates

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3
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drugs used to relax, calm, or tranquilize

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sedatives

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4
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drugs used to induce sleep

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hypnotics

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5
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volatile solvents inhaled for intoxicating purposes

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inhalants

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6
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gamma hydroxybutyrate, chemically related to GABA

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GHB

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7
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how long a drugs effects last

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duration of action

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8
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benzodiazepine, date rape drug

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rohypnol

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9
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drugs used in the treatment of anxiety disorders

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anxiolyotics

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10
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disorders characterized by uncontrolled movements

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epilepsies

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11
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drug first introduced in the 1960, reduces anxiety without inducing sleep

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benzodiazepines

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12
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similar to benzodiazepines but with different chemical structure

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nonbenzodiazepines

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13
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mechanism of action of benzodiazepines and barbiturates

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bind with receptors on GABA receptor complex

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14
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mechanism of action of nonbenzodiazepines

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selectively target the GABA-A receptors

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15
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short acting barbiturates

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TOE:15 mins, DOA:2 to 3 hours

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16
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intermediate acting barbiturates

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TOE:30mins, DOA:5-6 hours

17
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long acting barbiturates

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TOE: 1 hour, DOA:6-10 hours

18
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concerns of barbiturates

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overdose, abuse and dependence

19
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short term benzodiazepines

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2-8 hours, OOE:15-20mins

20
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intermediate acting benzodiazepines

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OOE:30 mins, 10-20 hours

21
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long acting benzodiazepines

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OOE: 1 hour, 1-3 days

22
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benefits of benzodiazepines

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anxiolytics, sleeping agents, anticonvulsants

23
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concerns for benzodiazepines

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sedative not appropriate for all anxiety

24
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benefits of non benzodiazepines

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anticonvulsants

25
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concerns of non benzodiazepines

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sleepwalking, sleep eating, driving in a semi wake state

26
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concerns of GHB

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behavioral effects similar to alcohol

27
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benefits of GHB

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CNS depressants

28
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effect of inhalants on the brain

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causes sensory and psychological disorders

29
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effects of inhalants on health

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intoxication, headaches, dizzy

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