Sedative-hyponotic Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
GABA receptor effects
A
FREnzodiazepine: FREquency
BarbiDURATes: DURATion
2
Q
Major inhibitory neurotransmitter
A
GABA, Glycine
3
Q
Major excitatiry neurotransmitter
A
Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid
4
Q
Which benzodiazepine has the longest half-life?
A
Chlordiazepoxide has longest half-life (36-200 hours) and the longest spelling (many letters)
5
Q
Which drugs are considered date-rape druges?
A
Alcohol (most common)
Flunitrazepam (rohypnol)
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate
6
Q
Thiopental
A
TAYOpental = TAYO agad (shortest acting)
7
Q
Zolpidem
A
zzZZzzZZzzZZzz (sleep)
(Zolpidem, Zaleplon = Zleep disorders
8
Q
Buspirone
A
Buspirone for Busy People (Always Anxious) BuSPirone like your BenzodiaSePine