Sedative-hypnotics -12 Flashcards
1
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Automatism
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Drug induced confusion that can cause increased drug consumption
2
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Barbiturate
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CNS depressant drug possessing the barbituric acid ring structure
3
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Benzodiazepine
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Class of drugs used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders
4
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GABA
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Gamma amino butyric acid an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS
5
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Hypnotic
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Drug used to induce and maintain sleep
6
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Non-barbiturate
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Refers to sedative hypnotic drugs do not possess the barbituric acid structure such as benzodiazepine and related drugs
7
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NREM sleep
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Stages of sleep characterized by nonrapid eye movement
8
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REM sleep
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Stages of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement and dreaming
9
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Sedative
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Drug used to produce mental relaxation and to reduce the desire for physical activity
