Pharmacology ATI Proctored 2023
Pharmacology ATI Proctored 2023 Benzodiazepines - Includes "Pams" Alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam, oxazepam, clonazepam, chlordiazepoxide, chlorazepate Enhances GABA: increased GABA means decreased neuron activity Treats anxiety, PTSD, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasm, induction of anesthesia Usually short term; if long term do NOT stop abruptly Antidote is flumazenil Side effects: CNS depression - sedation and respiratory depression, amnesia, dependency, and withdrawal effects
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