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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
b SEDATIVE dose level |
- agent that quiets excitement, by calming mind and body
3rd lhighest dose |
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hypnotic |
induces sleep
2nd highest dose |
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general anesthetic |
total loss of sensation
highest dose |
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anticonvulsant |
stops or decrease incidents of seizures
lowest dose |
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Barbituate Pharmacology effects the ___ ____ system? |
the central nervous system
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Barbituate Pharmacology initial effect on cns? after effect? causes _____ & ______ |
intial effect: excitement
therafeter: depressant cause sleep induction( but decrease REM sleep-most impt.) and hyperglasia(inreased sensation of pain) |
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Barbituate Pharmacology prologed use leads to?-3 use should not exceed ___ days? |
irrability, restlessness and nightmares
should not exceed 7 days |
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Barbituate Pharmacology acts as a?2 |
general anesthetic(fast acting wtih speedy recovery;poor anaglesia(decreases sensation of pain)
anticonvulsant: inhibits oncultions at doses below sedative and hypnotic |
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Barbituate Pharmacology toxic levels _____ the _____ drive? |
decrease the respiratory drive
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Barbituate Pharmacology(slows barin and speeds up liver) Hepatic Effect? |
metabolic induction speeds up metablosim(breakdown) of other agents therefore you need to increase the does of these other agents
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Barbituate Pharmacology Dependency |
yes
physical and pschyological |
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Barbituate Pharmacology theraputic uses-3 |
• Sedative/Hypnotic
• Anticonvulsant • General Anesthetic |
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Barbituate Pharmacology what happens if you go cold turkey with barbituates? |
seizures
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Benzodiazepines How do they have their effect? |
they stimulate GABA receptors(an inhibitory pathway that sedates you)
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Benzodiazepines advantages-4 |
Higher therapeutic index (safer)
• No effect on hepatic metabolism • No fatalities from overdose by itself • Minimal to no effect on REM sleep |
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Benzodiazepines side effects-2 |
drowsiness
increased hostility |
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Benzodiazepines can you become addicted? how long shoudl you take? |
yes and it takes up to months to a year to get off
dont take more than 28 days |
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Benzodiazepines withdrawl? |
hyperexcitability
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Benzodiazepines theraputic uses-5 |
• Sedative/Hypnotic
• Anticonvulsant • Alcohol Withdrawal • Premedicate prior to procedure • Muscle Relaxant |
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MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
2 listed here but there are more |
CHLORAL HYDRATE
• Low Therapeutic Index • Not Useful as an anticonvulsant • Toxicities may cause severe respiratory depression b BUSPIRONE • Antianxiety with no sedation and no abuse potential |
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sedative hypnotics
benzodiazepines misc agents CHLORAL HYDRATE |
• Low Therapeutic Index
• Not Useful as an anticonvulsant • Toxicities may cause severe respiratory depression b |
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sedative hypnotics
benzodiazepines misc agents BUSPIRONE • |
Antianxiety with no sedation and no abuse potential
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Barbituate Pharmacology Dependency |
yes
physical and pschyological |
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Barbituate Pharmacology theraputic uses-3 |
• Sedative/Hypnotic
• Anticonvulsant • General Anesthetic |
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Barbituate Pharmacology what happens if you go cold turkey with barbituates? |
seizures
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Benzodiazepines How do they have their effect? |
they stimulate GABA receptors(an inhibitory pathway that sedates you)
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Benzodiazepines advantages-4 |
Higher therapeutic index (safer)
• No effect on hepatic metabolism • No fatalities from overdose by itself • Minimal to no effect on REM sleep |
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Benzodiazepines side effects-2 |
drowsiness
increased hostility |
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Benzodiazepines can you become addicted? how long shoudl you take? |
yes and it takes up to months to a year to get off
dont take more than 28 days |
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Benzodiazepines withdrawl? |
hyperexcitability
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
Benzodiazepines theraputic uses-5 |
• Sedative/Hypnotic
• Anticonvulsant • Alcohol Withdrawal • Premedicate prior to procedure • Muscle Relaxant |
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MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
2 listed here but there are more |
CHLORAL HYDRATE
• Low Therapeutic Index • Not Useful as an anticonvulsant • Toxicities may cause severe respiratory depression b BUSPIRONE • Antianxiety with no sedation and no abuse potential |
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sedative hypnotics
benzodiazepines misc agents CHLORAL HYDRATE |
• Low Therapeutic Index
• Not Useful as an anticonvulsant • Toxicities may cause severe respiratory depression b |
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sedative hypnotics
benzodiazepines misc agents BUSPIRONE • |
Antianxiety with no sedation and no abuse potential
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