L15 - Neurological and vascular aspects of resp medicine Flashcards
1
Q
Which drugs have sedative effects?
A
- Morphine and other opiates
- Benzodiazepines
- Some antidepressants
2
Q
What is the effect on ventilation of sedative drugs?
A
Dec resp drive –> dec ventilation
3
Q
What are some neuromuscular disease examples?
A
- MND
2. Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy