CNS Depressants And Muscle Relaxants

Question 1

Benzodiazepines

Answer 1

MOA- decrease activity in CNS

Therapeutic- reduce anxiety

Adverse effects- confusion, ataxia, amnesia, drowsiness (fall hazard in elders)

Drug - ends in -zepam

Question 2

Miscellaneous Hypnotic Drugs

Answer 2

Treatment for anxiety

Adverse effects- paradoxical anxiety, dizziness, blurred vision, headache and nausea

Drug - buspirone hydrochloride

Question 3

Barbiturates

Answer 3

Inhibit nerve impulse transmission

For relief of anxiety, sedation, muscle relaxant

Adverse Effects- drowsiness, dizziness, lethargy, hangover, restlessness or excitement

Drug- end in -barbital

Question 4

Non Benzodiazepines

Answer 4

Produce CNS depression

Used for sedation and sleep

Drowsiness

Drug - zolpidem, zopiclone

Question 5

Muscle Relaxants

Answer 5

Euphoria, lightheaded ness, dizziness, drowsiness fatigue, weakness

Drug - dantolene

Question 6

First generation Antipsychotic Drugs

Answer 6

MOA - block dopamine receptors in the brain

For mood and anxiety disorders

Adverse effects- seizures, confusion, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension

Drug - loxapine

Question 7

Atypical Antipsychotics

Answer 7

Block dopamine and serotonin receptors

Improve schizophrenia

Adverse effects- seizures, dizziness, pancreatitis

Drug - quetiapine