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What are Sedative-Hypnotic drugs ? - ANS Drugs that depress the CNS function
What are sedative hypnotic drugs used for ? - ANS Primarily used to treat anxiety
and insomnia
What drugs are classified as sedative hypnotic drugs ? - ANS Antianxiety agents or
anxiolytics
What does hypnotic drugs do? - ANS Promotes sleep
What is the definition of anxiety ? - ANS A state of "apprehension, tension or
uneasiness that stems from the anticipation of danger, the source of which is
largely unknown or unrecognized."
What is the definition of Insomnia ? - ANS "A condition characterized by a client's
inability to fall asleep or remain asleep."
What are common examples of Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs ? - ANS Benzodiazepines
(Diazepam)
Barbiturates (Secobarbital)
Drugs for insomnia
, Anxiolytics
What are common drugs for insomnia ? - ANS Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepine-like drugs (zolpidem)
Melatonin agonist
What are common anxiolytics ? - ANS Benzodiazepines
Busprione (Buspar)
SSRI antidepressants
Benzodiazepines are drug of choice to treat _______ and ________ - ANS Insomnia
Anxiety
Benzodiazepines are used to induce ___________ - ANS General Anesthesia
Benzodiazepines are used to manage what disorders ? - ANS Used to manage
seizure disorders, muscle spasms, panic disorder and withdrawal from alcohol
What is the most familiar member of Benzodiazepines ? - ANS *Diazepam (Valium)
What are other members of Benzodiazepines ? - ANS Alprazolam (Xanax)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
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