Sedative-Hypnotics Flashcards
1
Q
https://doctorlib.info/pharmacology/basic-clinical-pharmacology-13/22.html
A
Review
2
Q
For a drug to be classified as a sedative-hypontic, it must ______.
A
sedation (anxiolytic) or induce sleep (hypnosis).
3
Q
The most widely used class of sedative-hypontics are _____.
A
benzodiazepines.
4
Q
Benzodiazepines end in what?
A
“-lam” or “-epam.”
5
Q
This drug is commonly prescribed and, though it is not structurally similar to BZ, does act in a similar manner.
A
Zolpidem
6
Q
Buspirone acts by _____.
A
relieving anxiety without causing marked sedative, hypnotic, or euphoric effects. Unlike benzodiazepines, the drug has no anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant properties
7
Q
At high concentrations, barbiturates may also be GABA-mimetic, _______________.
A
directly activating chloride channels
