Mechanism Of Action

Question 0

Barbiturate

Answer 0

Binds to GABA-A receptor sites to increase duration of chloride channel opening

Question 1

Benzodiazepine

Answer 1

Binds GABA-A receptor subunits to increase frequency Of chloride channel opening

Question 2

Inhalational anesthetics

Answer 2

Facilitate GABA mediated inhibition; block brain NMDA and ACh-N receptors

Question 3

Local anesthetics

Answer 3

Block voltage dependent Na channels reducing Na influx -> no depolarization

Question 4

Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockade

Answer 4

Prevent action of ACh at motor endplate

Question 5

Typical antipsychotics

Answer 5

Block of D2 Receptors

Question 6

Atypical antipsychotics

Answer 6

Block of 5-HT2 receptors

Question 7

Tricyclic antidepressants

Answer 7

Block NE and 5-HT2 transporter