Day 1 Flashcards
What class of drugs cause a dose-dependent depression of the CNS?
Sedative-Hypnotics
What agents are in the Sedative-Hypnotic class?
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepine
- Melatonin Agonists
Can barbiturates produce a dose-dependent respiratory depression?
Yes
In what dose do barbiturates exhibit anticonvulsant activity?
High doses
Are barbiturates used to treat insomnia long-term?
No
How can Anti-anxiety drugs further subdivided into?
- Benzodiazepines
- Non-Benzodiazepines
What kind of drug act on the brain’s dopamine and serotonin receptors?
Non-Benzo
What is the DoD prescription form?
DD 1289
What is the poly-prescription form?
NAVMED 6710/6
What are the general principals of pharmacology?
- The factors that affect the actions of drugs.
- Factors that affect drug reactions.
- Various types of drug interactions.
- Factors influencing drug response interactions.
Define pharmacokinetic.
Activities of the drug after it enters the body.
-Study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
Define pinocytosis.
Cells engulf the drug particle across the cell membrane. (Packman)
Where does metabolism take place?
- Liver
- Kidney
- Lungs
- Plasma
- Intestinal mucosa
Define pharmacodynamic.
Drug’s actions and effects within the body.
What is an Agonist?
Drug that binds with a receptor to produce the therapeutic response.
