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what was the first local anesthetic?
Cocaine
who isolated cocaine out of the coca plant?
Niemann
what is trephining
was to release evil spirits thought to be caused by mental illness or epilepsy.
the oldest surgery was ___
trephining
who noted cocaine placed in eyes resulted in complete anesthesia?
Ophthalmologist, Karl Koller
Who invented Coco-Cola in 1888?
John S Pemberton
what was the first synthetic local anesthetic developed in 1905?
Procaine (used cocaine as a building block)
lidocaine (xylocaine) was synthesized in what year?
1952
what local anesthetic was synthesized in 1960?
mepivacaine (carbocaine)
know ideal properties of local anesthetic
potent, reversible, absence of local and systemic reactions, absence of allergic reactions,
what are the two major chemical groups of local anesthetics?
esters and amides
cross-hypersensitivity between amides and esters in local anesthetics is _________?
unlikely
what three parts make up the structure of local anesthetics?
aromatic nucleur (R)
Linkage
Amino group
the aromatic nucleus (R) is _______
the amino group is __________
lipophilic, hydrophilic
all the LAs end in the suffix?
caine
all amide type LAs have the letter __ in the part of the generic name before the suffix. esters do not follow this rule.
i
for the following decide whether the LA is an amide or an ester.
cocaine, mepivacaine, ropivacaine, propoxycaine, tetracaine, bupivacaine
ester, amide, amide, ester, ester, amide
what is the main clinical effect of LAs
reversible blockage of peripheral nerve conduction
what is the site of action of LAs?
nerve membrane
local anesthetics act as
sodium channel blockers
if sodium cannot flow out of the neuron in a action potential then __________ cannot flow out thus inhibiting the depolarization of the nerve
potassium
the active ingredient of local anesthetic is called the __________ which is a weak base
anesthetic base
lipid soluble free base is the carrier which ________ the nerve membrane
water-soluble hydrochloride salt binds to the receptors causing the ______ action
penetrates
blocking
pH is equal to pKa of LA
pKa is related to _____ __ ______
onset of action
out healthy tissue pH is usually about __________
the la carpule solution has an acidic pH of __________. it penetrates well in to the tissue and changes rapidly to the tissue pH
7.4
4.5
the _______ the pKa the longer the onset of action
higher
what has the longest onset of action for local anesthetics
bupivacaine
Inflamed tissue (hot red swollen and painful) tends to be acidic in nature. does this make local anesthesia work easier or harder?
harder because the asethesia is pH sensitive. it is harder for it to diffuse into the fibers of the tissue so you use a lot more anesthesia to have the same effect as healthy tissue
rate of these factors depends on tissue vascularity and amount of free base in LA (nonionized)
absorption
a ________ is added to the local anesthetic to reduce absorption (epinephrine most common)
vasoconstrictor
bupivacaine in 0.5% solution is about ______ more lipid soluble than2% lidocaine
10 times
pseudo means
false
what is the only amide that is primarily metabolized in the plasma and not the liver
articaine
amides are metabolized in the ________
liver
esters are metabolized in the _______
plasma
articaine is an amide or a ester? it is metabolized where?
amide metabolized in the plasma
LAs are excreted from the
kidneys
The unconscious perception of movement and spatial orientation arising from stimuli within the body itself.
proprioception
LAs can cause vasodilation so a __________ is added to stop that and also to keep it localized
vasoconstriction
what portion of the population is more susceptible to adverse reactions of LA
children and elderly
what are the two main systems affected by toxicity of LAs?
Central nervous system
cardiovascular system
inherited disease characterized by often fatal hyperthermia with rigidity of the muscles occurring in affected people exposed to certain anesthetic agents
malignant hyperthermia
what two anesthetic agents are most connected with malignant hyperthermia
halothane and succinylcholine
LAs esters or amides have the highest allergic potential
esters are higher allergic potential
composition of LA solutions. this is added to LA to retard absorption reduce systemic toxicity and prolong its duration of action
vasoconstrictor (usually epinephrine)
the most commonly used dental administered drugs for relaxation of an anxious patient is _____ adminestered drugs
orally
nitrous oxide used in dentistry as an antianxiety agent is classified as what
a general anesthetic
true or false
intravenous is used often as an antiaxiety in the dental office
false
sedative-hypnotic agents depress
CNS
what is the range of sedative hypnotics effects with increasing doses from lowest to highest
selhad
sedative/anxiety, euphoric, lethargic, hypnosis, anesthetic/coma, death
the absence of all sensation
anesthesia
what are the three groups of drugs classified as sedative-hypnotics
benzodiazepines-most common
barbiturates
nonbenzodiazepines-nonbarbiturates
which benzodiazepine was synthesized in 1955 (first one)
chlordiazepoxide (Librium
valium (diazepam) is a _________
benzodiazepine (antianxiety agent)
usual suffix for benzodiazepines
azepam or azolam
benzodiazepines controlled substance rating
IV
most benzodiazepines are rated what for pregnancy
D some X and C
Benzodiazepines are well absorbed when administered by the ______ route
oral
Lorazepam oxazepam, temazepam are metabolized by phase II (glucoronidation) only so they may be better tolerated in the _______ patient
elderly and liver impaired
phase I metabolism in benzodiazepines is ______ metabolism
phase II is ________ metabolism
hard - effected by external factors such as other drugs and hepatic disease
easy - unaffected by factors such as age other disease or hepatic disease
what mineral is affected by benzodiazepines
chlorine
what minerals do local anesthetics effect
sodium, potassium
where are benzodiazepines excreted
kidneys
long half-lives = _________ side effects
more
the most common side effect of benzodiazepines is
depression of CNS manifested as fatigue drowsiness muscle weakness and ataxia
this is common with benzodiazepines causes muscle spasms
pitosis
date rape drug
flunitrazepam (rohypnol)
Halcion (triazeolam) in oral form greater likelihood of what
anterograde amnesia
single object viewed as two ( double vision)
diplopia
rhythmic oscillation of the eyeballs (rapid eye movement)
nystagmus
benzodiazepines can have what dental effects
xerostomia, increased salivation, swollen toungue, and a bitter or metallic taste
imflammation of the venous vessels
thrombophlebitis
benzodiazepines antagonist that is used for overdose (IV administration)
flumazenil (romazicon)
dopamine deficiency may have parkinsons may take levodopa benzodiazepines may ____ the effects of levodopa
reduce
what are uses for benzodiazepines
anxiety control, insomnia management, treatment of epilepsy (seizures), treatment of alcoholism, control of muscle spasms
what neurotransmitter does benzodiazepines enhance or facilitate
GABA (y-aminobutyric acid)
drug of choice for marilyn monroe
barbiturates
benzodiazepines replaced _________ in treating anxiety, insomnia, and panic because it is safer
barbiturates
________- are still used to treat seizure disorders and induce general anesthesia
barbiturates
absorption of barbiturates are pretty good except for with _--
intramuscular
barbiturates work with which neurotransmittor
GABA receptor binding
what is main effect of barbiturates
CNS depression
there is an absolute contraindication of barbiturates if a patient has
porphyria- a group of disorders involving heme biosynthesis.
use of barbiturates can stimulate and increase the synthesis of ______which is already in excess in what disease
porphyrins, porphyria
nonbenzodiazepine-nonbarbiturate sedative hypnotics are mostly used with
children
________ ________ is not useful alone as a general anesthetic
nitrous oxide
which drug was the first general anesthetic used in 1846 by William Morton at the Massachussetts general hospital
ethyl ether
blocking the conscious sensation of pain
analgesia
producing unconsciousness
hypnosis
preventing memory formation
amnesia
preventing unwanted movement or muscle tone
paralysis
preventing exaggerated autonomic reflexes
obtundation of reflexes
who created a system of stages and planes to describe the effects of anesthesia in 1920
Guedel
what are the four stages of Guedel's stages and planes of anesthesia
stage 1 analgesia
stage II delirium or excitement
stage III surgical anesthesia ( divided into four planes based upon eye movement, depth of respiration, and muscle relaxation)
stage IV respiratory or medullary paralysis
which stage of Guedel's stages and planes of anesthesia is the stage where general surgery is performed?
stage III surgical anesthesia
what are the current levels of anesthesia
Induction
Maintenance
Recovery
term in the current levels of anesthesia that is used to refer to the quick cahnge in the patient's state of consciousness from stage I to III
Induction
this level of the current levels of anesthesia beginswhen the patient has achieved a depth of anesthesia sufficient for surgery to begin and ends upon the completion of the surgical procedure
maintenance
this is the level of the current levels of anesthesia at the termination of the surgical procedure and continues throughout the postoperative recovery period until the patient is fully responsive to his/her environment
recovery
inhalation volatile liquids (liquids that easily evaporate) in general anesthesia end in the suffix
rane
what is MAC
minimal alveolar concentration
is a way of measuring and comparing the potency of inhalational anesthetics (the inspired concentration of the inhaled anesthesia required to induce surgical anes. in 50% of patients)
MAC minimal alveolar concentration
agents with ____MACs are less potent than agents with ______MACs
high, low
who discovered nitrous oxide,
who was the first dentist to use nitrous oxide
Joseph Priestly in 1700
Dr Horace Wells
a colorless, tasteless gas with little or no odor, administered with oxygen
Nitrous oxide
what colour tank is Nitrous Oxide
blue
what colour tank is oxygen
green
very good for conscious sedation (used in dental offices for anxiety and slight analgesia)
Nirtous oxide
after nitrous oxide is discontinued what should the patient be placed on for five minutes
oxygen
vomiting and nausea have been reported with nitrous oxide how long do they recommend you don't eat before an appointment
3 hours
what is the average concentration of nitrous oxide for analgesia to occur
35%
chronic use of nitrous oxide interferes with bs12 in the body and can cause b12 deficiency which can mimic
pernicious anemia
Thiopental (Pentothal)
Methohexital (Brevital)
Thiamylal (Surital)
are examples of what
Ultrashort-acting barbiturates (general anesthetics)
what general anesthetic did Michael Jackson die of
Propofol (Diprivan)
ketamine is also known as what
angel dust
what two local anesthetics have been linked or associated with causing malignant hyperthermia
none trick question
recurrent herpes appears intraorally on __________ tissue
keratinized
Other names for candidiasis
moniliasis, thrush
cyclosporine treats
antirejection drug for transplants
defined as the use of drugs for nonmedical purposes, usually with the intent of altering consciousness
drug abuse
a state of mind in which a person believes that he or she is unable to function without a specific drug
psychological dependance
the altered physiologic state that results from constantly increasing drug concentrations
physical dependance
tobacco cessation drugs
varenicline,blocks nicotine receptor busPIROne non benzodiazepine (antianxiety agent)not for tobacco cessation , buPROPion antidepressant used in an anti tobacco regiment
which of the following is a tobacco cessation drug bupropion, buspirone
bupropion
when is physical dependence determined to exist?
when the person experiences withdrawal symptoms
the need for dose increases in order to achieve the desired effect or if the same dose produces a diminished effect
tolerance
characterized by a desire to continue to use a drug for its effect
habituation and addiction
what is a better term to replace habituation and addiction
dependence
a state of psychological or physical desire to use a drug
dependence
time required to produce physical dependence, when comparing drugs, is ______---- with a rapidly metabolized drug and ________ with a slowly metabolized drug
shortest
longest
the ______ the half life of a drug the quicker the withdrawal reaction
shorter
in an addiction to ______ (opiod) other opioids can prevent withdrawal
heroin
___________ cannot be substituted for an opioid and vice versa
barbiturates
what are the most commonly abused drugs in the U.S
alcohol, tobacco and caffeine
t or f 1 in 10 people abuse alcohol
true-
aspirin and NSAID use may need to be avoided because of the increased risk of GI adverse effects in whom
drug abuse pt's
______ is the primary organ of drug metabolism so it must be considered when prescribing drugs
liver
Delirium temens (DTs) is what
withdrawal from alcohol
which drug produces significant bad side effects if alcohol is ingested
disulfiram (antabuse)
metronidazole also causes a disulfiram reaction
which drug (oral opioid antagonist) is used to reduce alcohol cravings
naltrexone
how many cases of alcohol are reported each year in the united states? how many people die each week from alcohol poisoning
50000
1
what is considered binge drinking
five or more drinks at one sitting
what do these signs point to
mental confusion stupor coma or person can't be roused
vomiting
seizures
slow breathing (fewer then 8 a minute)
irregular breathing (10 sec or more between breaths)
hypothermia, bluish skin color, paleness
alcohol poisoning
permanent dilation of the capillaries and small blood vessels
telangiectasia
synonym for squamous cell carcinoma
epidermoid carcinoma
FAS patients have no ______
philtrum
what is the most commonly abused illicit drug
marijuana
major psychoactive ingredient in marijuana
THC delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
how long can THC be detected in urine after being stored in body fat
60 days
what is dronabinol (marinol)
a synthetic THC approved by FDA schedule III drug prescription drug
what is the triad of narcotic (opioid analgesics heroin methatdone etc) overdose that is treated with nalaxone
respiratory depression
pinpoint pupils
coma
GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is also known as?
Can be used for treatment of
liquid ecstasy
narcolepsy
what is the most widely used social drug?
caffeine
methamphetamine is a medicine to do what?
curb appetite
methamphetamine may be synthesized from what
they are adronergic agonists
pseudoephedrine or ephedrine
methamphetamine abusers get xerostomia with ____ saliva
ropey
methamphetamine has been described as teh
mother of all dopamine releases
basometabolic rate (BMR) is increased by
methamphetamine
what is the most potent hallucinogen
LSD
this is a spreading ulcer that has both bacteriologic (spirochetes) and environmental factors
ANUG acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
what drugs should be used for pain and fever associated with anug
acetaminophen or other nonopioid pain relievers
what are cold sores or feverblisters caused by?
herpes symplex type 1 virus
what type of tissue does recurrent herpes appear on intraorally
keratinized
what would be used to treat pain associated with cold sores
aspirin ibuprofen or acetaminophen
what topical antiviral drugs would be used to treat herpes simplex type 1 virus?
penciclovir and docosanol 10?
what would be used to treat cold sores if the pt. was immunocompromised
acyclovir
oral candidiasis, or thrush is the result of what fungus?
candida albicans
what antifungal drug is used to treat candidiasis?
nystatin
what oral disease is characterized by redness, fissures, erosions, and ulcers at the corners of the mouth?
angular cheilitis, or Cheilosis
what causes angular cheilitis
can be candida albicans, bacteria, drugs, and a vitamin B deficiency
what oral disease is the result of a loss of necrosis or blood clot after an extraction that exposes bone
alveolar osteitis or dry socket
treatment for what oral disease includes packing the socket, analgesics, antibiotics if necessary, supportive therapy, and debridment and the disease is characterized by pain fever lymphadenopathy and malodor
alveolar osteitis
dry socket also known as
alveolar osteitis
proper name for canker sore
aphthous stomatitis
aphthous stomatitis is found in __________ areas of the mouth
nonkeratinized
what is the last resort treatment of canker sores?
immunosuppressants
what is a new topical antiinflammatory that is used to decrease duration of healing and ulcer pain in aphthous stomatitis
aphthasol (amlexanox)
a skin lesion that often involves lesions on the oral mucous membranes
lichen planus
which classic lesion appears bilaterally on buccal mucosa as white lacy lines?aka wickhams striae
lichen planus
oral cavity appears normal but pt describes pain that increases through the day
burning mouth or tongue syndrome
inflammation of the tissue around the crown of the tooth
pericoronitis
where does pericoronitis most often occur?
around the partially erupted third molars as a possible response to food or bacteria that has becom trapped between the operculum and the tooth
actinic lip changes are caused by constant exposure to the sun what is long term irreversible changes knows as?
actinic cheilitis or solar keratosis
what topical is recommended keratotic changes have occured to the lips?
topical 5-fluorouracil is indicated
what drug is used to treat xerostomia?
pilocarpine (for pt's with fuctioning parotid glands)
what should be avoided from a pt who has xerostomia
alcohol, caffeine beverages
what three terms mean an increase of production of saliva
sialosis, sialism, sialorrhea
what cholinergic agent causes sialorrhea?
pilocarpine
what is the most common drug that is associated with eruptions that resemble lichen planus
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
what color are minocyclines thought to produce in the bone in adult teeth
blue-gray
chlorhexidine rinse and liquid iron preperations can cause
extrinsic staining
phenytoin, cyclosporine, calcium channel blockers, carbamazepine, and valproic acid can cause what
gingival enlargement
what enzyme primarily metabolizes esters in which portion of the body
pseudocholinesterase in the bloodstream (plasma)
what is the process of metabolizing esters known as?
ester hydrolysis
what is the most rapidly hydrolyzed and least toxic LA ester
chloroprocaine
how many times slower is tetracaine then chloroprocaine
16 times
what is the most toxic ester
tetracaine
what is the most common cause of allergic reactions in esters
PABA para-aminobenzoic acid
what is the by-product of ester metabolism that is the most common cause of allergic reactions
PABA para-aminobenzoic acid
what are the only type of LAs used parenterally (injections)
amides
what is the most commonly used LA in dental office
lidocaine (xylocaine, octocaine)
lidocaine is used in an IV to treat what?
cardiac arrhythmias
mepivicaine is not effective by which route of entrance?
TOPICALLY
Mepivicaine is used with what vasoconstrictor
levonordefrin
t or f mepivacaine can be used plain because it produces less vasodilation than lidocaine
true
blood cells that carry oxygen to the blood
methhemoglobin
what disease is associated with prilocaine?
methhemoglobinemia
prilocaine should not be administered to patients with problems of what
oxygenation
prilocaine plain is faster then what
prilocaine with epinephrine has a duration slightly longer than what?
mepivacaine
lidocaine
how much shorter is bupivicaine then lidocaine
trick question
bupivicaine has twice the prolonged duration than lidocaine
prilocaine should not be administered to patients with problems of what
oxygenation
bupivicaine (marcaine) has what effect after sensation occurs
analgesic
prilocaine plain is faster then what
prilocaine with epinephrine has a duration slightly longer than what?
mepivacaine
lidocaine
articaine like prilocaine may cause what if administered in very high doses
methhemoglobinemia
how much shorter is bupivicaine then lidocaine
trick question
bupivicaine has twice the prolonged duration than lidocaine
bupivicaine (marcaine) has what effect after sensation occurs
analgesic
articaine like prilocaine may cause what if administered in very high doses
methhemoglobinemia
articaine has an extra what?
ester linkage
articaine is metabolized where?
5-10% in liver 90-95 in blood
what is articaine derived from?
thiophene
what is the slowest LA
mepivicaine
what is the longest duration LA
bupivacaine
are amides or esters more likely to cause an allergic reaction
esters
what is the most commonly used topical ester LA
benzocaine
epinephrine is an
vasoconstrictor
how long must one wait to use epinephrine to make sure not to increase the risk of hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias after the use of cocaine
twenty four hours
what ester produces the greatest vasodialtion of all LA
procaine
why is procaine not often used in dentistry today?
high rate of allergic reactions
what are people usually allergic to in procaine?
PABA
how much more potent and toxic is tetracaine compared to procaine
ten times
what is a topical anesthetic that is neither an ester nor an amide?
dyclonine
which LA has antitussive properties?
benzonatate
why are vasoconstricting agents included in LAs
prolongs action of LAs, increases depth of anesthesia to local area, makes toxicity less likely, produces hemostasis
what is the most common concentration of vasoconstrictors
1:100000
what concentration of vasoconstrictor would most likely be used if patient was bleeding profusely
1:50000
what is the safe dose for cardiac patients of epinephrine
0.04mg
what is the max. safe dose of epinephrine for healthy patient
0.2mg
which two anesthetic solutions are sold with or without vasoconstrictor because they have less vasodilating properties than other LAs
mepivocaine and prilocaine
what are the two most important drug interactions with epinephrine
tricyclic antidepressants
nonselective B-blockers
what reaction may happen with combining epinephrine and nonselective B-blockers
may result in hypertension and reflex bradycardia
what reaction may happen with combining epinephrine and tricyclic antidepressants
may result in increase in blood pressure
what is slowness of the heart rate usually fewer than 60 beats per minute known as
bradycardia
duration of action of LA is usually related to what
its protein binding capacity not its half life
what determines the potency of a local anesthetic agent
lipid solubility
what two general factors will determine choice of anesthetic in a patient
duration of procedure and patient-specific information
mepivacaine and prilocaine can be used without a what
vasoconstrictor
which has the highest vasodilating effect lidocaine mepivacaine or prilocaine
lidocaine
lidocaine and bupivacaine produce too much vasodioation to be used without a what
vasoconstrictor
what is the reversal agent for residual soft-tissue anesthesia?
OraVerse- phentolamine mesylate
what is the downside to oraverse
cost
how much faster is recovery from anesthesia with oravers
cuts time in half
what kind of drug is oraverse
an adrenergic alpha-blocking drug and its vasodilating
what drug would be used in a cocaine overdose (MAOI crises)
Regitine (phentolamine)
what is the most commonly used topical anesthetic
benzocaine
what is the second most commonly used topical anesthetic
lidocaine
which LA is neither an ester nor an amide
Dyclonine
what is the topical needle free anesthetic placed in gingival sulcus
Oraqix half lidocaine half prilocaine (2.5%/2.5%)
what are some OD reactions to local anesthetics
decreased BP heart rate and respiratory rate, generalized CNS depression, and tonic-clonic seizures
the term used in general anesthesia to describe the quick change in the pt's state of consciousness from stage I to stage III
induction
the term in general anesthesia used to describe when the pt has achieved a depth of anesthesia sufficient to allow the surger to begin and ends upon completion of surgical procedure
maintenance
a term used in general anesthesia used when termination of surgical procedure and continues thorughout the postoperartive recovery period until pt is fully responsive to his or her environment
recovery
liquids that easily evaporate
volatile anesthetics
what are the most popular volatile liquids in use
enflurane and isoflurane
what ultrashort-acting barbiturate is also known as truth serum
thiopental (pentothal)
what are some serious adverse effects to Ultrashort-acting barbiturates?
bronchospasm and laryngospasm
when are Ultrashort-acting barbiturates contraindicated
in prphyria and status asthmaticus
what is it called when you abruptly discontinue nitrous oxide?
diffusion hypoxia
what can nitrous oxide cause in the pregnant patient?
spontaneous miscarriage
suffix for ultrashort-acting barbiturates
tal or lal
if repeagted dose of ultrashort-acting barbiturates are given where does the drug accumulate? Causing what?
in the body tissues resulting in prolonged recovery
what is the inspired concentration of the inhaled anesthetic required to induce surgical anesthesia in 50% of people known as ?
minimal alveolar concentration or MAC
MAC (minimal alveolar concentration) is used to compare the potency of
inhalational anesthetics
what is the primary part of dental office conscio0us sedation
nitrous oxide
what is the best indicator of sedation with nitrous oxide?
pt's response to questions
why is nitrous oxide contraindicated for the pregnant women (particulary in first trimester)
high incidence of spontaneous miscarriage
why is nitrous oxide contraindicated for the COPD pt
COPD depends on low O2 concentrations as primary stimulant for respirations. use of hgh oxygen dose cances out this system and can cause respiration to cease
what are the main contraindicators for nitrous oxide
COPD, Pregnancy, treatment with bleomycin sulfate
what vitamin does chronic use of nitrouss oxid interfere with and what does it cause
b12 and pernicious enemia
what is the most commonly used halogenated agent
isoflurane
suffix for halogenated hydrocarbons
ane
three examples of ultrashort-acting barbiturates
thiopental, methohexital, thiamylal
what is the drug unrelated to other general anesthetics used for day surgery that has a very high rapid onset makes pt feel better faster
propofol
what is the drug chemically related to phencyclidine also known as angel dust
ketamine
what drugs are related to general anesthetics and are given during induction phase and surgery to provide analgesia
opioid analgesics
what combination of drugs produces neuroleptoanalgesia which is a wakeful anesthetic state
droperidol plus fentanyl
which type of drugs are used as an integral pard of conscious sedation in general anesthetics
benzodiazepines
what are two muscle relaxants used with general anesthetics
succinylcholine and pipecuronium
what is mortality rate of malignant hyperthermia
fifty percent
what is malignant hyperthermia treated with
dantrolen sodium and a quick trip to intensive care.
nitrous oxide is used in dentistry as a what?
antianxiety agent
sedative hypnotic agents - depress _____
cns
what are the three groups of drugs classified as sedative-hypnotics
benzodiazepines, barbiturates, nonbenzodiazepines-nonbarbiturates
what is the most commonly used group of drugs classifed as sedative-hypnotics
BENZODIAZEPINES
benzodiazepines are named according to there what
structure
benzodiazepines are the most commonly used drugs to treat what
anxiety
what are the suffixes of benzodiazepines
azepam or azolam
which route is best for benzodiazepines
oral
which three benzodiazepines are metabolized by phase II glucuronidation only?
lorazepam, oxazepam, temazepam
this type of benzodiazepine metabolism involves oxidation, reduction, hydrolysis and is considered hard metabolism because it is affected by external factors
phase 1 metabolism
benzodiazepines bind to benzodiazepine receptors in the CNS and act as what
agonists
what inhibitory neurotransmittor does benzodiazepines act upon
GABA or y-aminobutyric acid
benzodiazepines and GABA allow what to flow into cell causing hyperplarization of the excitatory neurotransmitters which blocks their function and decreases excitation?
Chloride
diazepam's long half-,life and metabolism to an active metabolite prolongs its what
duration of action
where is the date rape drug available
europe
what is the most common side effect of benzodiazepines?
depression manifested as fatigue, drowsiness, muscle weakness, and ataxia. (as in depression of these things)
which benzodiazepine has an greater chance likelihood of anterograde amnesia in oral form
halcion
what benzodiazepine may cause thrombophlebitis because propylene glycol is used to solubulize it
parenteral diazepam
what benzodiazepine is soluble in water and less likely to cause thrombophlebitis
midazolam
which benzodiazepines are classified as x in pregnancy category
triazolam and temazepam
near term administration of the antianxiety agents temazepam and triazolam have resulted in what baby syndrome
floppy infant syndrome
true or false benzodiazepines have a wider therapeutic index then barbiturates
true
t or f barbiturates have a higher abuse potential then benzodiazepines
true
wide therapeutic index = wide range of
safe dose
the act of vomiting
emesis
what benzodiazepines are the drug of choice for epilepsy (seizures)
diazepam or lorazepam
what benzodiazepine is used in the dental office to allay apprehension
diazepam
parenteral benzodiazepines have been associated with what when used for conscious sedation
respiratory depression and arrest
valium =
diazepam
barbiturates are not used
intramuscularly
how do barbiturates produce their pharmocologic effect?
by enhancing GABA receptor binding
t or f barbiturates are a pain releaver
f
what is the main effect of barbiturates
cns depression
which barbiturates is controlled substance III
butabarbital
barbiturates are absolutely contraindicated in patients with what? why
Porphyria-a group of disorders involving heme biosynthesis.
barbiturates can stimulate and increase the synthesis of porphyrins which are already in excess with this disease
barbiturates are stimulators of liver what
microsomal enzyme production
an increase of microsomal enzyme production can increase what and decrease what
rate of drug destruction
and decrease duration of action
ultrashort-acting barbiturates are used intravenously for induction of what
general anesthesia
long-acting barbiturates are used for treatment of what?
epilepsy
what nonbenzodiazepine-nonbarbiturate sedative-hyupnotic is used in dentistry for preoperative sedation of children
chloral hydrate (Noctec)
what nonben-nonbarb sed-hyp is unique in structure and action and does not affect ability to drive
buspirone
what nonben-nonbarb sed-hyp does not produce tolerance or dependence and produces less CNS depression
buspirone
what is the latest group of drugs to treat insomnia?
nonben-ben receptor agonists
what are three nonben-ben receptor agonists and what do those do
zolpidem, zaleplon(sonata) and eszopiclone (lunesta)
make you sleep
what has the longest half life of the non ben-ben receptor agonists?
eszopiclone (lunesta)
what nonben ben receptor agonists are rapid acting, less potent, shorter action compared to ambien (zolpidem
zaleplon (sonata)
what is an example of a melatonin receptor agonist and what does it treat
ramelteon (rozerem)
insomnia
what condition is common with centrally acting muscle relaxants?
xerostomia
what is the the strongest and most sedating muscle relaxant
cyclobenzapine (flexeril)