sedation drugs

Question 1

def of conscious sedation

Answer 1

the reduction or abolition of the phycological & physiological responses to the stress of dentistry without he loss of consciousness, cooperation for protective reflexes

Question 2

routes of drug administration

Answer 2

iv -certain absorption/action terminated by redistribution,metablosm and excretion)
inhalation- rapid absorption and rapid elimination
oral- gastric absorption or slow onset

Question 3

benzodiazepines modes of action

Answer 3

mainly on the limbic system

BZD act on receptors in the CNS to enhance the effect of GABA by inhibiting its re-uptake. GABA inhibits neurotransmission. GABA is on the cerebral cortex and motor circuit and ban are close to GABA receptors
benzodiazepines also mimic glycerin which is a inhibitory neurotransmitter in the spina cord

Question 4

benzodiazepines clinical effect

Answer 4

anxioulysis - reduced fear 
sedation
detachment- 2-30mins
amnesia 
muscle relaxant 
disinhibition- we don't do it on under 16 as can get violent 
anticonvulsant 
anaesthesia 
NOT ANALGESICS -MAY INFLUENCE RESPONSE TO PAIN

Question 5

Diazepam

Answer 5

can burn when entering in due to solvents.

long half life so lasts for several days