Pharmacology: Chapter 11 Anti-Anxiety Agents Flashcards
1
Q
What are the most commonly prescribed anti-anxiety drugs?
A
Benzodiazepines
2
Q
How do Benzodiazepines function?
A
They enhance or facilitate the action of the neurotransmitter y-aminobutyric acid (GABA), A major inhibitory transmitter in the CNS