CNS Flashcards
1
Q
Example of a sedative?
A
Benzodiazepines
2
Q
Sedatives drug interactions?
A
Grapefruit juice
3
Q
Examples of Benzodiazepines?
A
- midazolam (short-acting)
- temazepam (intermediate-acting)
- diazepam (long-acting)
4
Q
What is Diazepam used for?
A
Skeletal muscle relaxation following injury or surgery
5
Q
Antidote for Benzodiazepine toxicity?
A
flumazenil
6
Q
Example of a Hypnotic?
A
Short-Acting Nonbenzodiazepines
7
Q
Examples of Short-Acting Nonbenzodiazepines?
A
- ramelteon
- zolpidem
- eszopiclone
8
Q
What is ramelteon used for?
A
- Indicated for client’s who have difficulty with sleep onset rather than sleep maintenance
9
Q
What are Short-Acting Nonbenzodiazepines used for?
A
Sleep
10
Q
What are Barbiturates used for?
A
- Sedation
- Anticonvulsant
- Anesthesia for surgery
11
Q
Examples of short-acting and long-acting Barbiturates?
A
short-acting:
- pentobarbital
long-acting:
- phenobarbital
12
Q
Example of herbals used for sleep?
A
- Kava
- Valerian
13
Q
What are Anxiolytics used for?
A
- Anxiety
- Ethanol (alcohol) withdrawal
14
Q
What are some Anxiolytics?
A
- Alprazolam
- Lorazepam
- Buspirone
15
Q
How to treat alcohol withdrawal?
A
- Lorazepam
- Vitamins (hydration and electrolytes)
- Disulfiram (last resort)
