CNS Depressants Flashcards
1
Q
Calm
A
Tranquilizers
Anti-anxiety Meds
Anxiolytics
2
Q
Drowsy
A
Sedatives
3
Q
Reduce the desire for physical activity
A
Sedatives
4
Q
Sleep
A
Hypnotics
5
Q
50% of all inhibitory activity in the brain and spinal cord
A
GABA
6
Q
indications for Barbiturates
A
- hypnotic
- antiseizure med
- general anesthetic
7
Q
affect the normal sleep cycle
A
barbiturates
8
Q
Barbiturates
A
Phenobarbital
Pentobarbital
Secobarbital
9
Q
long acting barbiturate
A
Phenobarbital
10
Q
Intermediate acting barbiturate
A
Pentobarbital
11
Q
Short acting barbiturate
A
Secobarbital
12
Q
What type of drug is Benzodiazepine
A
Anti-anxiety drugs
13
Q
Anti-anxiety drugs
A
Sedatives
Hypnotics
Muscle Relaxants
Anticonvulsants
14
Q
tratment of alcohol withdrawal symtpoms
A
Benzodiazepines
15
Q
Benzodiazepine MOA:
RAS inhibition
A
sedation or sleep