UTA NSG 3365 Final
exam – 4 questions
and answers 2024
Stimulate GABA
Benzos
3 multiple choice options
Stimulate GABA
Zolpidem
0:06
/
0:15
Benzos
Contraindications: preg and glaucoma
Benzos
Kava kava/valerian increase sedation
Benzos
Grapefruit - prolong effects
Zolpidem
Half-life 2-3 hrs, duration 6-8 hrs
Complex sleep behavior
Adverse effects such as binge-eating and amnesia.
Benzos
, 3-4 weeks only
Seco
Short-acting barbiturate
Buto
Short-acting barbiturate
Buto
Can be used for insomnia for <2 wks
Barb
Potentiates GABA
Barb
Tells brain stem to decrease nerve impulses to the
cerebral cortex
Barb toxicity
Supportive: airway/ventilation, oxygen, fluids, pressors
Barb
Kava kava/valerian increase sedation
Cyclobenzaprine
Centrally-acting, has no actual effect on muscles
Cyclo
Acute pain, spasms
Cyclo
SE: antichol, hallucinations, OH
Cyclo
Off 14 d of MAOIs
Cyclo
exam – 4 questions
and answers 2024
Stimulate GABA
Benzos
3 multiple choice options
Stimulate GABA
Zolpidem
0:06
/
0:15
Benzos
Contraindications: preg and glaucoma
Benzos
Kava kava/valerian increase sedation
Benzos
Grapefruit - prolong effects
Zolpidem
Half-life 2-3 hrs, duration 6-8 hrs
Complex sleep behavior
Adverse effects such as binge-eating and amnesia.
Benzos
, 3-4 weeks only
Seco
Short-acting barbiturate
Buto
Short-acting barbiturate
Buto
Can be used for insomnia for <2 wks
Barb
Potentiates GABA
Barb
Tells brain stem to decrease nerve impulses to the
cerebral cortex
Barb toxicity
Supportive: airway/ventilation, oxygen, fluids, pressors
Barb
Kava kava/valerian increase sedation
Cyclobenzaprine
Centrally-acting, has no actual effect on muscles
Cyclo
Acute pain, spasms
Cyclo
SE: antichol, hallucinations, OH
Cyclo
Off 14 d of MAOIs
Cyclo