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Which of the following is a mechanism of action for barbiturates?
Which of the following is a mechanism of action for barbiturates?
- Stimulating neuronal impulse conduction in the ascending RAS, depressing the CNS.
- Enhancing neuronal impulse conduction in the descending RAS, stimulating the CNS.
- Inhibiting hormone production in the pituitary gland.
- Inhibiting neuronal impulse conduction in the ascending RAS, depressing the CNS. (correct)
Which of the following medications is a barbiturate?
Which of the following medications is a barbiturate?
- Lorazepam
- Haloperidol
- Fluoxetine
- Phenobarbital (correct)
Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for barbiturate use?
Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for barbiturate use?
- Latent Porphyria (correct)
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
What is a common adverse effect associated with barbiturates?
What is a common adverse effect associated with barbiturates?
Which substance, when taken with barbiturates, could lead to increased CNS depression?
Which substance, when taken with barbiturates, could lead to increased CNS depression?
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Barbiturates: Mechanism of Action
Barbiturates: Mechanism of Action
Inhibits neuronal impulse conduction in the ascending RAS, depressing the CNS.
Barbiturates: Indications
Barbiturates: Indications
Anxiety disorders, pre-anesthesia seizures, sedation, acute manic reactions, and insomnia.
Barbiturates: Contraindications
Barbiturates: Contraindications
Latent/manifest porphyria, liver/kidney dysfunction, respiratory distress, and pregnancy.
Barbiturates: Adverse Effects
Barbiturates: Adverse Effects
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Barbiturates: Drug-Drug Interactions
Barbiturates: Drug-Drug Interactions
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