CNS depressants Flashcards
sedation
decrease physical and mental response
no change in loc
hypnosis
sleep
anesthesia
decreases the loc
hangover effect
remain tired the next day
REM rebound
can cause vivid dreams or nightmares
what drug class is ambien?
sedative-hypnotic
non-benzodiazapine
schedule 4
how does ambien work?
increases the action of gaba in the cns
what are some contraindications for ambien?
renal or hepatic dysfunction and the elderly
who should get a lower dose of ambien?
women and the elderly
what are some side effects of ambien?
dizziness, drowsiness hangover dependence tolerance
what should the nurse do with ambien?
identify cause of insomnia, try non drug strategys
what is another class of sedative hypnotics?
barbiturates
what are benzodiazapenes used for?
anxiety, insomnia, anesthesia
what is the class and schedule for xanax?
benzodiazapine and schedule 4
how does xanax work?
increases the action of gaba in the cns
name some contraindications of xanax
cns depression, use cautiously in renal or hepatic impairment
what are some side effects of xanax
lethargy, dizzyness, hangover, depression, tolerance
general anesthesia
depresses cns
decreases sensation/pain
loss of consciousness
local anesthesia
blocks pain at the site of administration
no change in loc
balanced anesthesia
combination of drugs administered for general anesthesia
topical anesthesia
decrease sensitivity of nerve endings
