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Which drug class is known for its mechanism of action involving potentiation of GABAergic neurotransmission?

  • Barbiturates
  • Antihistamines
  • Ethanol
  • Benzodiazepines (correct)
  • What type of seizures involve both tonic and clonic phases of muscle activity?

  • REM seizures
  • Tonic-clonic seizures (correct)
  • Refractory status epilepticus
  • Generalized anxiety disorder seizures
  • Which condition causes persistent anxiety about a wide range of situations and issues?

  • REM sleep disorder
  • Refractory status epilepticus disorder
  • Generalized anxiety disorder (correct)
  • Tonic-clonic seizures disorder
  • During which phase of sleep do most dreams occur?

    <p>REM sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in refractory status epilepticus (RSE)?

    <p>Seizures persist despite administration of first-line and second-line medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a long-term condition that causes you to feel anxious about a wide range of situations and issues, rather than 1 specific event. People with GAD feel anxious most days and often struggle to remember the last time they felt ______

    <p>relaxed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tonic-clonic ______ (grandma epilepsy) involve both tonic (stiffening) and clonic (twitching or jerking) phases of muscle activity.

    <p>seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    REM (Rapid eyeball movement) is the phase of sleep in which most ______ occur. During REM sleep, a person's brain activity, breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure increase, and the eyes move rapidly while closed.

    <p>dreams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anxiety is a complex response to real or perceived ______. It can involve cognitive, physical, and behavioral changes.

    <p>threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Refractory status epilepticus (RSE) occurs when ______ persist despite administration of one first-line medication (IV benzodiazepine) and one second-line medication (IV antiepileptic drug)

    <p>seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pharmacology and Neurotransmission

    • Benzodiazepines are a drug class that potentiate GABAergic neurotransmission.

    Seizure Types

    • Tonic-clonic seizures (also known as grand mal seizures) involve both tonic and clonic phases of muscle activity.

    Anxiety Disorders

    • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a long-term condition that causes persistent anxiety about a wide range of situations and issues.
    • People with GAD often struggle to remember the last time they felt relaxed.

    Sleep and Dreams

    • REM (Rapid Eye Movement) is the phase of sleep in which most dreams occur.
    • During REM sleep, brain activity, breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure increase, and the eyes move rapidly while closed.

    Anxiety and Stress

    • Anxiety is a complex response to real or perceived threats.

    Refractory Status Epilepticus (RSE)

    • RSE occurs when seizures persist despite administration of one first-line medication (IV benzodiazepine) and one second-line medication (IV antiepileptic drug).

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    Test your knowledge about anxiolytic and hypnotic drugs with this quiz. Learn about benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and other anxiolytic medications including their mechanisms of action, therapeutic actions, side effects, and contraindications.

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