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Pharmacodynamics refers to the actions of the ? on the body and Pharmacokinetics refers to the action of the ? on the drug. |
drug,
body |
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? is the chief inhibitory(calming) neurotrasmitter.
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GABA
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GABA receptors are the targets for ?, ?,?
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ETOH,
Benzodiazipines, barbiturates |
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Benzo's and Non-Benzo's are schedule ? meds
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4
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Benzo's potentiate GABA to ? cell excitation which= a ? effect.
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decrease,
calming |
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BZD's for sleep are ?,?,? (D-H-R)
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Dalmane, Halcion, Restoril
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BZD's for anxiety are ?,?,?(K-X-S-L-A-V)
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klonopin,
xanax, serax, librium, ativan, valium |
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Anticonvulsant and ETOH withdrawal are other uses for?
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BZD's
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BZD's are contraindicated with the ? and should not be used with ? depressors.
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elderly,
CNS |
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Non-BZD sleepers are the "Z"-hypnotics ?,?,?(A-L-S) these meds are schedule ? meds. Non-BZD sleepers should be taken at ?
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Zolpidem(Ambien), Zaleplon(Sonata), eszopiclone(Lunesta),
4, bedtime |
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"Z"-hypnotics have a ? onset, ? half-lives, and can cause ? and ?
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quick,
short, amnesia, ataxia |
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BZD's can be used for ? and ?
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sleep,
anxiety |
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Buspar is classified as an ? med. So Buspar(Buspirone) reduces ?
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antianxiety,
anxiety |
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Buspar has ? sedative hypnotic properties, No ? depression, and it is not a ? substance, so there is less chance of ?
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NO,
CNS, controlled, addiction |
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All (6) ?'s treat: PD, SAD, GAD only.
All (2) ?'s treat: PD, SAD, GAD, PTSD |
BZD's,
MAOI's |
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Medications that enhance GABA produce a ?-? action.
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sedative-hypnotic
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BZD's interfere with ? ability, attention and ? BZD's increase chance for ?, ?, impaired ?, and ?
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motor,
judgement, falls, ataxia, reflexes, attention |