What are types of generalized seizures: 1. Absence. 2. Myoclonic. 3. Atonic. 4. Tonic-clonic.
All of the above
1,2,3
2,3,4
2 and 3
The most common adverse effects associated with the benzodiazepines include all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception?
Respiratory depression
CNS depression (drowsiness and sedation)
GI disturbances (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea)
Confusion
Disorientation
Ataxia
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Pharmacological effects of benzodiazepines: 1. antianxiety 2. sedation 3. anticonvulsant 4. amnesia 5. skeletal muscle relaxation
All of the above
1,2,3
1,3,4,5
1,2,3,4
1,2,4
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Adverse effects of benzodiazepines: 1. fatigue, slurred speech, drowsiness/sleepiness and conf'usion 2. dry mouth, nausea 3. hypotension, muscle relaxation
1,2,3
1 and 2
1 and 3
None of the above
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Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
benzodiazepine used orally as tranquilizer
used as hypnotics to overcome insomnia
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Diazepam (Valium)
benzodiazepine used orally as tranquilizer
used as hypnotics to overcome insomnia
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Lorazepam (Ativan)
benzodiazepine used orally as tranquilizer
used as hypnotics to overcome insomnia
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Flurazepam (Dalmane)
used as hypnotics to overcome insomnia
benzodiazepine used orally as tranquilizer
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Triazolam (Halcion)
used as hypnotics to overcome insomnia
benzodiazepine used orally as tranquilizer
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Diazepam (Valium)
can be used as anticonvulsants
used as hypnotics to overcome insomnia
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Clonazepam (Klonopin )
can be used as anticonvulsants
benzodiazepine used orally as tranquilizer
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Flumazenil (Mazicon)
a benzodiazepine antagonist, may be used to reverse the residual effects of benzodiazepines in the event of an overdose.
can be used as anticonvulsants
benzodiazepine used orally as tranquilizer
used as hypnotics to overcome insomnia
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Buspirone (BuSpar) is a partial agonist at a specific:
Serotonin receptor
Dopamine receptor
Norepinephrine receptor
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) receptor
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Which of the following side effects are most common with the use of Diazepam (Valium)?
Drowsiness, fatigue
Rash, itch
Mouth, throat ulcers
Difiiculty with urination
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Buspirone (BuSpar)
is an orally administered antianxiety agent with a short halflife (2-4 hours).
benzodiazepine
tranquallizer
agrenergic agonist
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Contraindication to use Diazepam
Acute narrow angle glaucoma
Coronary heart disease
Hypertension
Hypotension
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Propylene glycol, which is in the ry mixture, is the main cause of
thrombophlebitis
temporary hypertension
hematomas
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The barbiturates Phenobarbital (Luminal), Mephobarbital (Mebaral), and Primidone (Mysoline) are classified as what type of barbiturate?
Long-acting
Intermediate-acting
Short-acting
Ulhashort-acting
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The brief duration of general anesthetic action of an ultra-short-acting barbiturate is due to what factor?
Rapid rate of redistribution from the brain to peripheral tissues
Rapid rate of metabolism in the liver
Lorv lipid solubility, resulting in a minimal concentration in the brain
High degree of binding to plasma proteins
Slow rate of excretion by the kidneys
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