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CNS Depressants Flashcards

1
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What things do CNS depressant affect first?

A

areas of the brain that control a persons conscious, voluntary reactions

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As the dose is increased, CNS depressant further affect what things?

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brain’s automatic process, heartbeat, respiration

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What was the first non-alcohol CNS depressant?

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Chloral Hydrate- developed in 1832 and utilized clinically in 1869

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What does Chloral Hydrate do?

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sedative used for treatment of insomnia

relieve anxiety

induce sleep before surgery.

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What are the 6 sub categories of CNS Depressants?

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  1. Barbiturates
  2. Non- Barbiturates
  3. Anti-Anxiety Tranquilizers
  4. Anti-depressants
  5. Anti-Psychotic Tranquilizers
  6. Combinations
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What is a nickname for Any-depressants?

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“mood elevators”

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7
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What is Necrosis?

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decaying of the bodies tissue at the injection site

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What is unique to an injection site of a barbiturate that is different that an injection from something like heroin?

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A large swelling about the size of a quarter or 50 cent piece.

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True or false, Short acting CNS depressants are the most abused class of this drug category?

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True

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Give 3 examples of things CNS depressants affect first

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  1. judgement
  2. inhibitions
  3. reaction time
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11
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What CNS Depressant category is Chloral Hydrate?

A

Non Barbiturate

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12
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What is the single most commonly abused drug in America?

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Alcohol

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What was the first non-alcohol CNS depressant?

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Chloral Hydrate

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What is the registered brand name of chloral hydrate?

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Noctec

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15
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Out of the 250 different barbiturates, how many have been accepted for medical use?

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50

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16
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What is a nick name for anti-anxiety tranquilizers?

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“Minor Tranquilizers”

17
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What is a nick name for Anti-Psychotic tranquilizers?

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“Major Tranquilizers”

18
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What is the most familiar Anti-Psychotic Tranquilizer?

19
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Drug names ending in “BARBITAL” and Brand name ending in “AL” belong to which category of CNS depressants?

A

Barbiturates

20
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Blues, Rainbows, yellows, pink ladies, and reds are all street names for which CNS Depressant category?

A

Barbiturates

21
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Mickey Finn, Knockout drops belong to which category of CNS depressants?

A

Non Barbiturates

22
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Drug names ending in “PAM” belong to which category of CNS Depressants?

A

Anti-Anxiety Tranquilizers

23
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What are 2 examples of anti-anxiety tranquilizers?

A

Xanax and Valium

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