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What is the primary use of sedative-hypnotic drugs?
Which of the following drugs is classified as a hypnotic?
What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
Which of the following benzodiazepines is short-acting?
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What is the advantage of using lorazepam and oxazepam in patients with liver dysfunction?
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What is the primary difference between short-acting and long-acting benzodiazepines?
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What is the effect of benzodiazepines on Cl- conductance?
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Why do long-acting benzodiazepines have a longer duration of action?
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What is the primary effect of BDZ receptors in small doses?
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Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of BDZ receptors?
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What is a common side effect of BDZ receptors in high doses?
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Which BDZ receptor subtype is most widely expressed and mediates most of the effects of BDZ?
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What is a potential consequence of long-term use of BDZ receptors?
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Which of the following anxiety disorders is NOT typically treated with BDZ receptors?
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Benzodiazepines are classified based on their chemical structure rather than their clinical uses.
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Ramelteon is a drug with a main use as a sedative.
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Barbiturates are known for their great margin of safety over previously available sedative-hypnotic agents.
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The long-acting benzodiazepine, diazepam, is metabolized by conjugation into inactive metabolites.
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The main mechanism of action of benzodiazepines is to block the action of GABA on GABAA receptors.
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Buspirone is a type of barbiturate.
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The oral absorption of benzodiazepines is poor and slow.
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Benzodiazepines have a direct effect on the GABA receptors.
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Six BDZ receptor subtypes have been discovered, where subtype 2 is the most widely expressed and mediates most of the effects of BDZ.
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BDZ receptors produce a calming effect in animals and a taming effect in humans.
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Central skeletal muscle relaxation is a common feature in anxiety and may lead to headache and muscle pain.
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Acute amnesia is a long-term effect of BDZ receptors.
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BDZ receptors are only effective for the long-term management of anxiety disorders.
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Social phobia is not a type of anxiety disorder that can be treated with BDZ receptors.
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What impact do lipid solubility and half-life have on the therapeutic use of benzodiazepines?
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How do the metabolic pathways differ between short-acting and long-acting benzodiazepines?
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What role does GABA play in the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
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Why are lorazepam and oxazepam preferred in patients with liver dysfunction?
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Describe the classification of benzodiazepines based on their duration of action.
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Can you explain the importance of active metabolites in the pharmacology of long-acting benzodiazepines?
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What distinguishes buspirone from traditional benzodiazepines in treating anxiety?
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What is the significance of allosteric modulation in the effects of benzodiazepines on the CNS?
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What is the anxiolytic effect of benzodiazepines associated with in small doses?
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Describe the therapeutic use of BDZs in acute anxiety situations.
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What muscle-related benefit do benzodiazepines provide to anxiety patients?
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Identify the primary receptor subtype associated with most benzodiazepine effects.
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What is one of the significant acute effects of high doses of benzodiazepines?
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What is a notable complication of using benzodiazepines for long-term anxiety management?
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Benzodiazepines are primarily used to treat anxiety and __________.
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Benzodiazepines have a great margin of safety over previously available sedative–hypnotic agents like __________.
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Short acting benzodiazepines have a half-life of less than __________ hours.
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The process by which long acting benzodiazepines are metabolized is called __________.
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Benzodiazepines act on special receptors in the __________ and peripheral tissue.
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BDZ cause allosteric modulation of GABA action on __________ receptors.
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Drugs with main use as __________ include barbiturates and ramelteon.
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Oral absorption of benzodiazepines is described as good and __________.
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The most widely expressed BDZ receptor subtype is subtype ______.
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In small doses, BDZ produce a calming effect and a ______ effect in animals.
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One of the pharmacological effects of BDZ at high doses is the ______ effect.
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BDZ are effective in managing acute anxiety and ______ anxiety disorders.
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A common consequence of anxiety is increased muscle tension leading to headaches and ______.
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After high doses of BDZ, acute ______ can occur.
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Match the BDZ receptor subtypes with their primary effects:
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Match the therapeutic uses of benzodiazepines with the corresponding anxiety disorders:
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Match the pharmacological effects of benzodiazepines with their descriptions:
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Match the common side effects of high doses of benzodiazepines with their corresponding effects:
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Match the statements regarding benzodiazepines with their correct attributes:
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Match the types of anxiety disorders with their characteristics relevant to benzodiazepine treatment:
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Match the following benzodiazepines with their classification based on duration of action:
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Match the following sedative-hypnotic drugs with their main use:
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Match the following pharmacokinetic properties with the corresponding type of benzodiazepine:
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Match the following characteristics of benzodiazepines with their impact:
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Match the following terms related to benzodiazepines with their definitions:
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Match the following mechanisms of action with the corresponding effects of benzodiazepines:
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Match the following statements regarding benzodiazepines with their characteristics:
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Match the following properties of sedative-hypnotic drugs with their general classifications:
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Study Notes
Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
- Drugs that induce sedation or sleep and relieve anxiety.
- Primarily used for anxiety and insomnia treatment.
- Classified based on clinical uses rather than chemical structures.
- Sedatives include benzodiazepines and buspirone.
- Hypnotics include barbiturates, ramelteon, and chloral hydrate.
Benzodiazepines
- Have a higher margin of safety compared to barbiturates.
- Therapeutic actions are similar, but vary in lipid solubility, metabolism, and half-life.
Classification
- Short acting (half-life < 5h): midazolam, triazolam
- Intermediate acting (half-life 5-24h): alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam
- Long acting (half-life > 24h): diazepam, clorazepate, flurazepam
Pharmacokinetics
- Good and rapid oral absorption.
- Lipid-soluble drugs (midazolam, triazolam) have a fast onset of action.
- Long-acting drugs, like diazepam, are metabolized by oxidation (CYP450) into active metabolites.
- Short-acting drugs are metabolized by conjugation into inactive metabolites for renal clearance.
- Lorazepam and oxazepam (metabolized extrahepatically) are preferred in liver dysfunction to avoid excessive CNS depression.
Mechanism of Action
- Benzodiazepines act on specific receptors in the CNS and peripheral tissues.
- Cause allosteric modulation of GABA action on GABAA receptors, increasing Cl- conductance and resulting in hyperpolarization.
- Six receptor subtypes identified; subtype 1 mediates most effects.
Pharmacological Effects
- Reduction of anxiety with small doses (anxiolytic effect).
- High doses induce hypnosedative effects.
- Central skeletal muscle relaxation useful for alleviating muscle tension and headaches.
- Exhibit anticonvulsant properties.
- Potential for acute amnesia at high doses.
Therapeutic Uses
- Effective in treating anxiety disorders, including:
- Acute anxiety
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Social phobia (social anxiety disorder)
- Primarily used for short-term management of anxiety symptoms.
Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
- Drugs that induce sedation or sleep and relieve anxiety.
- Primarily used for anxiety and insomnia treatment.
- Classified based on clinical uses rather than chemical structures.
- Sedatives include benzodiazepines and buspirone.
- Hypnotics include barbiturates, ramelteon, and chloral hydrate.
Benzodiazepines
- Have a higher margin of safety compared to barbiturates.
- Therapeutic actions are similar, but vary in lipid solubility, metabolism, and half-life.
Classification
- Short acting (half-life < 5h): midazolam, triazolam
- Intermediate acting (half-life 5-24h): alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam
- Long acting (half-life > 24h): diazepam, clorazepate, flurazepam
Pharmacokinetics
- Good and rapid oral absorption.
- Lipid-soluble drugs (midazolam, triazolam) have a fast onset of action.
- Long-acting drugs, like diazepam, are metabolized by oxidation (CYP450) into active metabolites.
- Short-acting drugs are metabolized by conjugation into inactive metabolites for renal clearance.
- Lorazepam and oxazepam (metabolized extrahepatically) are preferred in liver dysfunction to avoid excessive CNS depression.
Mechanism of Action
- Benzodiazepines act on specific receptors in the CNS and peripheral tissues.
- Cause allosteric modulation of GABA action on GABAA receptors, increasing Cl- conductance and resulting in hyperpolarization.
- Six receptor subtypes identified; subtype 1 mediates most effects.
Pharmacological Effects
- Reduction of anxiety with small doses (anxiolytic effect).
- High doses induce hypnosedative effects.
- Central skeletal muscle relaxation useful for alleviating muscle tension and headaches.
- Exhibit anticonvulsant properties.
- Potential for acute amnesia at high doses.
Therapeutic Uses
- Effective in treating anxiety disorders, including:
- Acute anxiety
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Social phobia (social anxiety disorder)
- Primarily used for short-term management of anxiety symptoms.
Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
- Drugs that induce sedation or sleep and relieve anxiety.
- Primarily used for anxiety and insomnia treatment.
- Classified based on clinical uses rather than chemical structures.
- Sedatives include benzodiazepines and buspirone.
- Hypnotics include barbiturates, ramelteon, and chloral hydrate.
Benzodiazepines
- Have a higher margin of safety compared to barbiturates.
- Therapeutic actions are similar, but vary in lipid solubility, metabolism, and half-life.
Classification
- Short acting (half-life < 5h): midazolam, triazolam
- Intermediate acting (half-life 5-24h): alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam
- Long acting (half-life > 24h): diazepam, clorazepate, flurazepam
Pharmacokinetics
- Good and rapid oral absorption.
- Lipid-soluble drugs (midazolam, triazolam) have a fast onset of action.
- Long-acting drugs, like diazepam, are metabolized by oxidation (CYP450) into active metabolites.
- Short-acting drugs are metabolized by conjugation into inactive metabolites for renal clearance.
- Lorazepam and oxazepam (metabolized extrahepatically) are preferred in liver dysfunction to avoid excessive CNS depression.
Mechanism of Action
- Benzodiazepines act on specific receptors in the CNS and peripheral tissues.
- Cause allosteric modulation of GABA action on GABAA receptors, increasing Cl- conductance and resulting in hyperpolarization.
- Six receptor subtypes identified; subtype 1 mediates most effects.
Pharmacological Effects
- Reduction of anxiety with small doses (anxiolytic effect).
- High doses induce hypnosedative effects.
- Central skeletal muscle relaxation useful for alleviating muscle tension and headaches.
- Exhibit anticonvulsant properties.
- Potential for acute amnesia at high doses.
Therapeutic Uses
- Effective in treating anxiety disorders, including:
- Acute anxiety
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Social phobia (social anxiety disorder)
- Primarily used for short-term management of anxiety symptoms.
Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
- Drugs that induce sedation or sleep and relieve anxiety.
- Primarily used for anxiety and insomnia treatment.
- Classified based on clinical uses rather than chemical structures.
- Sedatives include benzodiazepines and buspirone.
- Hypnotics include barbiturates, ramelteon, and chloral hydrate.
Benzodiazepines
- Have a higher margin of safety compared to barbiturates.
- Therapeutic actions are similar, but vary in lipid solubility, metabolism, and half-life.
Classification
- Short acting (half-life < 5h): midazolam, triazolam
- Intermediate acting (half-life 5-24h): alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam
- Long acting (half-life > 24h): diazepam, clorazepate, flurazepam
Pharmacokinetics
- Good and rapid oral absorption.
- Lipid-soluble drugs (midazolam, triazolam) have a fast onset of action.
- Long-acting drugs, like diazepam, are metabolized by oxidation (CYP450) into active metabolites.
- Short-acting drugs are metabolized by conjugation into inactive metabolites for renal clearance.
- Lorazepam and oxazepam (metabolized extrahepatically) are preferred in liver dysfunction to avoid excessive CNS depression.
Mechanism of Action
- Benzodiazepines act on specific receptors in the CNS and peripheral tissues.
- Cause allosteric modulation of GABA action on GABAA receptors, increasing Cl- conductance and resulting in hyperpolarization.
- Six receptor subtypes identified; subtype 1 mediates most effects.
Pharmacological Effects
- Reduction of anxiety with small doses (anxiolytic effect).
- High doses induce hypnosedative effects.
- Central skeletal muscle relaxation useful for alleviating muscle tension and headaches.
- Exhibit anticonvulsant properties.
- Potential for acute amnesia at high doses.
Therapeutic Uses
- Effective in treating anxiety disorders, including:
- Acute anxiety
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Social phobia (social anxiety disorder)
- Primarily used for short-term management of anxiety symptoms.
Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
- Drugs that induce sedation or sleep and relieve anxiety.
- Primarily used for anxiety and insomnia treatment.
- Classified based on clinical uses rather than chemical structures.
- Sedatives include benzodiazepines and buspirone.
- Hypnotics include barbiturates, ramelteon, and chloral hydrate.
Benzodiazepines
- Have a higher margin of safety compared to barbiturates.
- Therapeutic actions are similar, but vary in lipid solubility, metabolism, and half-life.
Classification
- Short acting (half-life < 5h): midazolam, triazolam
- Intermediate acting (half-life 5-24h): alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam
- Long acting (half-life > 24h): diazepam, clorazepate, flurazepam
Pharmacokinetics
- Good and rapid oral absorption.
- Lipid-soluble drugs (midazolam, triazolam) have a fast onset of action.
- Long-acting drugs, like diazepam, are metabolized by oxidation (CYP450) into active metabolites.
- Short-acting drugs are metabolized by conjugation into inactive metabolites for renal clearance.
- Lorazepam and oxazepam (metabolized extrahepatically) are preferred in liver dysfunction to avoid excessive CNS depression.
Mechanism of Action
- Benzodiazepines act on specific receptors in the CNS and peripheral tissues.
- Cause allosteric modulation of GABA action on GABAA receptors, increasing Cl- conductance and resulting in hyperpolarization.
- Six receptor subtypes identified; subtype 1 mediates most effects.
Pharmacological Effects
- Reduction of anxiety with small doses (anxiolytic effect).
- High doses induce hypnosedative effects.
- Central skeletal muscle relaxation useful for alleviating muscle tension and headaches.
- Exhibit anticonvulsant properties.
- Potential for acute amnesia at high doses.
Therapeutic Uses
- Effective in treating anxiety disorders, including:
- Acute anxiety
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Social phobia (social anxiety disorder)
- Primarily used for short-term management of anxiety symptoms.
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Learn about sedative-hypnotic drugs, their uses, classification, and pharmacokinetics, including benzodiazepines and their properties.