Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Chapter #9

Antianxiety Agents

Anxiety Is a normal response to stress, but when it becomes excessive or chronic, it can interfere with daily life.
Panic Disorders Characterize by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks – sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort.
Phobias Are intense, irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities that lead to significant distress and avoidance behavior.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Is a mental health condition characterized by the presence of obsessions, compulsions or both.
Sedation Reduction of activity and simple anxiety.
Hypnotic Dose Inducing Sleep.
GABA Neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter: Its main function is to reduce neuronal excitability and inhibit excessive nerve activity. GABA produces a calming effect.
What is the brand name for alprazolam? Xanax
Which drug class does Xanax belong to? Benzodiazepine
What is Xanax used for? Anxiety
What is the brand name for clonazepam? Klonopin
Which drug class does Klonopin belong to? Benzodiazepine
What is Klonopin used for? Anxiety
What is the brand name for diazepam? Valium
Which drug class does Valium belong to? Benzodiazepine
What is Valium used for? Anxiety
What is the brand name for lorazepam? Ativan
Which drug class does Ativan belong to? Benzodiazepine
What is Ativan used for? Anxiety
What is the brand name for temazepam? Restoril
Which drug class does Restoril belong to? Benzodiazepine
What is Restoril used for? Anxiety
What is the brand name for zolpidem? Ambien
Which drug class does Ambien belong to? Z-Drug/hypnotic
What is Ambien used for? Insomnia
What is the brand name for zaleplon? Sonata
Which drug class does Sonata belong to? Z-Drug/hypnotic
What is Sonata used for? Insomnia
What is the brand name for eszopiclone? Lunesta
Which drug class does Lunesta belong to? Z-Drug/hypnotic
What is Lunesta used for? Insomnia
Created by: BrynnLetang
Popular Pharmacology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards