Exam 2 - Antianxiety

Question 1

Benzodiazepines - action?

Answer 1

bind to GABA receptors to enhance the action of GABA

Question 2

What is GABA?

Answer 2

neurotransmitter that slows (calms) the speed of brain activity

Question 3

Benzodiazepines - side effects?

Answer 3

sedation, decreased RR, decreased BP, decreased HR, amnesia

Question 4

What is special about benzos?

Answer 4

fast acting!
“pam is riding in a benz, which is fast”
short term use only!

Question 5

Benzos must be used with caution - they can cause?

Answer 5

dependency

Question 6

What is the antidote to benzos?

Answer 6

flumazenil

Question 7

SSRI - action?

Answer 7

Inhibit the reuptake of serotonin back into the neuron, thus more serotonin floating around in the brain therefore improving mood

Question 8

What are SSRIs used for?

Answer 8

anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD

Question 9

SSRI side effects?

Answer 9

weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfuntion

Question 10

Atypical: Buspirone uses?

Answer 10

anxiety, PTSD, OCD, panic

Question 11

What makes buspirone special?

Answer 11

does not cause sedation or dependency

but make sure to take with food!