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Depressants
3143 Quiz 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why do depressed people abuse depressants? | A way to deal with stress and anxiety. Have counteracting stimulant effects. |
| What are the two major needs of depressants in modern society? | As CNS depressants, they act as: Sedatives (reduce anxiety) and Hypnotics (sleeping pills) |
| What are the desired effects of abusing sedatives? | Reduced anxiety. Decreased inhibitions. Increased self confidence. Elevated mood. Decrease criticism |
| Medical uses of Sedatives include: | Tranquilizers. Sleep aids. Anti-convulsants. Anesthetic |
| Name the two major types of sedatives: | Barbiturates and Benzodiazepines |
| How do barbiturates function? | Increase the actions of GABA on receptors of a separate binding site. |
| How do benzodiazepines function? | Enhance inhibitory effects on nerve impulse transmissions at GABA receptor sites. |
| Name the four general types of inhalants? | Volatile solvents. Aerosols, propellants, & gases. Anesthetics. Nitrites |
| Pentobarbitals | (Seconal) 2-3 hrs |
| Amobarbitals | (Amytal) 5-6 hrs |
| Phenobarbitals | (Luminal) 6-10 hrs (SCHEDULE IV) -long time of onset (about 1 hr) -anticonvulsant |
| Tuinal | Seconal + Amytal; most frequently misused and abused |
| Barbituates were given before or after surgery? | Barbiturates were given after surgery for their properties as sleeping pills |
| Benzodiazepines were given before or after surgery? | Benzodiazapenes were given before surgery for their properties as tranquilizers |
| How safe are barbiturates? | Not at all safe. There is only a small difference between the ED and LD |
| How safe are benzodiazepines? | Relatively safe. The LD is 5-10 times greater than the ED |
| What are the medical uses of sedatives-hypnotics? | Sedative; tranquilizing. Hypnotic; sleep inducing - Anti-convulsant; seizure control - Anesthetic; pain reliever |
| What drugs were used illicitly to come down from the effects of stimulants? (Housewife Syndrome) | Barbiturates |
| When is gastric lavage used to treat barbiturate overdose? | When the drugs are still in the stomach; have yet to be digested. |
| When is hemodialysis used to treat barbiturate overdose? | When the drugs have already been absorbed into the bloodstream. |
| When withdrawal from barbiturates is overseen by medical professionals (as it must be), do they give them any kind of drugs? | Yes, they must use short-acting barbiturates (Seconal/Pentobarbitals) to prevent convulsion. |
| Valium (Diazepam) | Anti-anxiety; mild tranquilizer. Provides short-term control of certain types of seizures. More psychological dependence; few withdrawal symptoms |
| Xanax (Alprazolam) | Anti-anxiety |
| Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam) | Hypnotic used to induce sleep or relieve anxiety. Very potent. Muscle relaxant. Amnesia. |
| Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB) | Anesthetic. Sold as a dietary supplement |
| Ketamine (Special K) | Sedative and anesthetic for animals. Rave club and party scene |
| BRAND NAME: Phenobarbital | Barbital, Luminal |
| BRAND NAME: Methaqualone | Quaalude |
| BRAND NAME: Triazolam | Halcion |
| BRAND NAME: Zolpidem | Ambien |
| BRAND NAME: Diazepam | Valium |
| BRAND NAME: Alprazolam | Xanax |
| BRAND NAME: Flunitrazepam | Rohypnol |
| SCHEDULE I DRUGS | Methaqualone, Rohypnol, GHB, Ketamine |
| SHCEDULE IV DRUGS | Phenobarbitals, Xanax, Valium |
| Date Rape Drugs | Rohypnol, GABA, Ketamine |
| Names of the drug used to treat Schizophrenia/Psychosis | Thorazine |
| ADHA is treated with what kind of drug. Name an example. | Stimulants---Ritalin |
| List the drugs used to treat Mania | Thyroid Supplementation Lithium Anticonvulsants |
| Prozac is used to treat what kind of mental illnesses | Depression AND anxiety |
| Name the drugs anxiety can be treated with | Prozac, Valium (benzo.), and Zoloft (antidepressant] |
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