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What is the neurotransmitter that is Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
associated with pain, memory, and
mood and is considered to have
calming effects?
What medication classification is benzodiazepines
considered the most commonly used
anti-anxiety agents called?
Benzodiazepines effect the main potentiate GABA
neurotransmitter called:
, Name some common benzodiazepine diazepam (Valium)
medicatios used to treat anxiety. clonazepam (Klonopin)
alprazolam (Xanax)
lorazepam (Ativan)
Name the 5 benzodiazepines that are flurazepam (Dalmane)
approved by the U.S. Food and Drug temazepam (Restoril)
Administration for treatment of insomnia triazolam (Halcion)
with a hypnotic (sleep-inducing) effect. estazolam (Prosom)
quazepam (Doral)
Identify reasons benzodiazepines are Anticonvulsant
used in medical treatment. Reduce neuronal overexcitement of alcohol withdrawal
Decrease anxiety
When benzodiazepines are taken with Can lead to life-threatening CNS depression
other CNS depressants such as alcohol,
opiates, or tricyclic antidepressants, the
inhibitory actions of the
benzodiazepines can lead to what
complication?
Patient teaching related to interferes with motor ability, attention, and judgment;
benzodiazepines are? caution running any type of machines; caution with
driving a car; can cause ataxia; can lead to falls and
broken bones
Action of buspirone(BuSpar) blocks feedback inhibition of serotonin which leads to
the increased release of serotonin by the presynaptic
cell 5-HT1 Serotonin
This drug reduces anxiety without buspirone(BuSpar)
having strong sedative-hypnotic
properties. There is not the potential for
addiction with taking this drug. It is a
non-benzodiazepine
The antidepressant classification called OCD, social anxiety disorder(SAD), generalized anxiety
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors disorder(GAD), panic disorder(PD)
(SSRIs) can be used to treat what
anxiety disorders?
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What is the neurotransmitter that is Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
associated with pain, memory, and
mood and is considered to have
calming effects?
What medication classification is benzodiazepines
considered the most commonly used
anti-anxiety agents called?
Benzodiazepines effect the main potentiate GABA
neurotransmitter called:
, Name some common benzodiazepine diazepam (Valium)
medicatios used to treat anxiety. clonazepam (Klonopin)
alprazolam (Xanax)
lorazepam (Ativan)
Name the 5 benzodiazepines that are flurazepam (Dalmane)
approved by the U.S. Food and Drug temazepam (Restoril)
Administration for treatment of insomnia triazolam (Halcion)
with a hypnotic (sleep-inducing) effect. estazolam (Prosom)
quazepam (Doral)
Identify reasons benzodiazepines are Anticonvulsant
used in medical treatment. Reduce neuronal overexcitement of alcohol withdrawal
Decrease anxiety
When benzodiazepines are taken with Can lead to life-threatening CNS depression
other CNS depressants such as alcohol,
opiates, or tricyclic antidepressants, the
inhibitory actions of the
benzodiazepines can lead to what
complication?
Patient teaching related to interferes with motor ability, attention, and judgment;
benzodiazepines are? caution running any type of machines; caution with
driving a car; can cause ataxia; can lead to falls and
broken bones
Action of buspirone(BuSpar) blocks feedback inhibition of serotonin which leads to
the increased release of serotonin by the presynaptic
cell 5-HT1 Serotonin
This drug reduces anxiety without buspirone(BuSpar)
having strong sedative-hypnotic
properties. There is not the potential for
addiction with taking this drug. It is a
non-benzodiazepine
The antidepressant classification called OCD, social anxiety disorder(SAD), generalized anxiety
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors disorder(GAD), panic disorder(PD)
(SSRIs) can be used to treat what
anxiety disorders?
