Unit 2 - Drug Class NS: Sedative-Hypnotics

Question 1

Sedative - Hypnotics

Action, Uses, Drugs

Answer 1

Action: Sedatives produce relaxation
Hypnotics produce sleep
CNS depressant, reduce nerve impulse

Uses: To improve sleep patterns for treatment of insomnia.
Decrease anxiety and increase relaxation

Drugs: Phenobarbitol, Ativan, Valium