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Which receptor do anxiolytic drugs predominantly act on?
Which receptor do anxiolytic drugs predominantly act on?
What is the main disadvantage of diazepam as a sedative and anxiolytic?
What is the main disadvantage of diazepam as a sedative and anxiolytic?
Which benzodiazepine is recommended for oral premedication due to its rapid absorption and anxiolytic action similar to that of morphine?
Which benzodiazepine is recommended for oral premedication due to its rapid absorption and anxiolytic action similar to that of morphine?
Why is intramuscular injection of diazepam not recommended?
Why is intramuscular injection of diazepam not recommended?
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What is the pharmacokinetic property that differs among benzodiazepines?
What is the pharmacokinetic property that differs among benzodiazepines?
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What makes midazolam a suitable agent for producing conscious sedation?
What makes midazolam a suitable agent for producing conscious sedation?
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Why are opioids usually the agents of choice in the presence of acute severe pain?
Why are opioids usually the agents of choice in the presence of acute severe pain?
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What is the primary reason for using NSAIDs in day surgery?
What is the primary reason for using NSAIDs in day surgery?
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What is the reason for preferring pethidine over morphine in some cases?
What is the reason for preferring pethidine over morphine in some cases?
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What is the primary effect of clonidine given as a premedication?
What is the primary effect of clonidine given as a premedication?
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Study Notes
Anxiolytic Drugs and Sedatives
- Anxiolytic drugs predominantly act on the GABA receptor.
- The main disadvantage of diazepam as a sedative and anxiolytic is its long duration of action, leading to prolonged sedation.
Benzodiazepines
- Midazolam is recommended for oral premedication due to its rapid absorption and anxiolytic action similar to that of morphine.
- Diazepam is not recommended for intramuscular injection due to its slow and irregular absorption from the muscle.
- The pharmacokinetic property that differs among benzodiazepines is their half-life.
Conscious Sedation and Pain Management
- Midazolam is a suitable agent for producing conscious sedation due to its short half-life, rapid onset, and offset of action.
- Opioids are usually the agents of choice in the presence of acute severe pain due to their potent analgesic action.
- The primary reason for using NSAIDs in day surgery is to provide postoperative pain relief.
- Pethidine is preferred over morphine in some cases due to its shorter duration of action and less histamine release.
Premedication
- The primary effect of clonidine given as a premedication is to produce sedation and anxiolysis.
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Test your knowledge about anxiolytic drugs and their effects on patients. Explore the use of benzodiazepines in decreasing anxiety, inducing sedation, and causing amnesia. Learn about their impact on GABA receptors and potential effects on neonates.
