5 Questions
What is the primary effect of anxiolytic drugs on patients?
To decrease anxiety and make them sedative and calm
On which receptors do anxiolytic drugs act predominantly?
GABA receptors
What is a common side effect of anxiolytic drugs?
Amnesia
What is a characteristic of anxiolytic drugs in terms of their effects on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems?
They cause minimal cardiac and respiratory depression
What is the primary purpose of administering anxiolytic drugs to patients?
To reduce anxiety and promote relaxation
Study Notes
Anxiolytic Drugs
- Used to reduce anxiety in patients, inducing sedation and calmness
- Can cause amnesia (inability to remember) as a side effect
- Act primarily on GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) receptors
- Characterized by minimal cardiac and respiratory depression
Test your knowledge of anxiolytic drugs, used to reduce anxiety in patients, their effects on GABA receptors, and potential side effects.
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