Chapter 7: Other Depressants and Inhalants Flashcards
1
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Drugs that slow activity in the CNS
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Depressants
2
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A chemical group of sedative-hypnotics
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Barbiturates
3
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Drugs used to relax, calm, or tranquilize
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Sedatives
4
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A chemical grouping of sedative-hypnotics
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Benzodiazepines
5
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Drugs used to induce sleep
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Hypnotics
6
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Volatile solvent inhaled for intoxicating purpose
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Inhalants
7
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Gamma-hydroxybutyrate; chemically related to GABA and used recreationally as a depressant
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GHB
8
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The length of time a drug is effective; how long a drug;s effects last
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Duration of Action
9
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A benzodiazepine, the “date-rape drug”
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Rohypnol
10
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An inhibitory neurotransmitter
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GABA
11
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Drugs, such as Valium, used in the treatment of anxiety disorders; literally, “anxiety-dissolving”
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Anxiolytics
12
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Disorders characterized by uncontrolled movement (Seizures)
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Epilepsies
