Tolerance Flashcards
1
Q
Tolerance (p114)
A
Decreased effects of the same dose over time
Pt reports he used to feel pain relief with one pill but now needs 3 pills to achieve the same level of relief due to taking medication for 5 years
2
Q
Kindling p174
A
some regions of the brain to react to repeated low level bioelectrical stimulation by progressively boosting synaptic discharges, thereby lowering seizure thresholds. Benzos can increase risk of seizures
3
Q
Addictions p299
A
compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences
4
Q
Potency p113
A
amount of drug required to produce an effect of given intensity
