Sedatives (lec 2) Flashcards
1
Q
Sedatives/Antianxiety Action?
A
CNS depressant: Stim GABA (major inhibitory neurotrans in brain)
2
Q
GABAa activation results in?
A
Opening of Cl- channels ->
hyperpol’s membrane ->
↓ synap trans
3
Q
Anxiety disorders that do NOT treat w/ BZs?
A
Obs-comp
Arora/Panic dis
PTSD
Kids