Pre-anes Tranquilizers/ Sed P3 (Benzodiazapines)

Question 1

Which category of pre anes tranquilizers/sed is a controlled sub

Answer 1

Benzodiazepines

Question 2

What endogenous gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) is

Answer 2

Inhibitory neurotransmitter in brain

Question 3

How benzodiazepines work (what they do in brain)

Answer 3

Increase activity of GABA, which inhibits the brain

Question 4

Duration of benzodiazepines

Answer 4

1-4 hrs

Question 5

Benzodiazepines good with this drug Bc it causes rigid muscles, and benzodiazepines relax muscles

Answer 5

Ketamine

Question 6

Anti-convulsant

Answer 6

Help prevent or stop seizures

Question 7

Benzodiazepines good to use w drugs that lower the seizure threshold like

Answer 7

Ketamine or acepromazine

Question 8

Reversing agent for benzodiazepines

Answer 8

Flumazenil

Question 9

Benzodiazepine drugs

Answer 9

Diazepam, midazolam, zolazepam, lorazepam

Question 10

Diazepam brand

Answer 10

Valium

Question 11

Benzodiazepine drug that cannot be mixed with other drugs (except ketamine)

Answer 11

Diazepam

Question 12

Status epilepticus

Answer 12

Seizures that last over 5 min or one seizure followed by another without return of normal consciousness

Question 13

Without treating a seizure immediately it can cause

Answer 13

Permanent neurological damage, hyperthermia, stroke, death

Question 14

Diazapam uses besides pre anes

Answer 14

Treat status epilepticus, appetite stimulant in cats, treat inappropriate urination in cats

Question 15

Role of admin for diazepam

Answer 15

IV, PO for non anes uses, IM (irritating), PR

Question 16

Route of admin Midazolam

Answer 16

IM SQ or IV

Question 17

Which is better against seizures, diazepam or midazolam

Answer 17

Diazepam

Question 18

Telazol is a combo of what pre anes and what anes drug

Answer 18

Zolazepam (pre) and tiletamine (anes)

Question 19

Zolazepam can be given to

Answer 19

Dogs and cats

Question 20

Route of adm. for zolazepam

Answer 20

IV or IM

Question 21

Lorazepam is sometimes used for

Answer 21

Status epilepticus in dogs`

Question 22

desirable Effects of benzodiazepines

Answer 22

Anti anxiety, sedation, skeletal muscle relaxation, anti-convulsant,