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Sedative - Hypnotics Flashcards

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Sedative Indications

A 
short term management
insomnia treatment
can be used as anticonvulsants
preoperative sedatives
reduce anxiety with ETOH withdrawal
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Sedative ACTION

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Depress CNS

*except Ramelteon’s sleep-promoting properties is result of agonist activity on melatonin receptors

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Sedative CONTRA

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RESPIRATORY
pregnancy
lactation
chloral hydrate w/ esophagitis, gastritis, PUD

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Sedative CAUTIONS

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hepatic/renal/cardiac/respiratory insufficiency
those suicidal
those abuse chemicals

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Sedative - hypnotic Monitoring

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paradoxical excitement
drowsiness confusion
lethargy 
aggravation of depression
orthostatic hypotension
dry mouth
N/V
blood dyscrasias
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