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Anxiolytics Flashcards

1
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what do benzodiazepine receptors modulate

A

GABA activity

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nonbenzodiazepine agonists

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zolpidem
zaleplon
eszopiclone

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3
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benzodiazepine receptor antagonist

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flumazenil

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5 benzodiazepines A-D

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alprazolam
clonazepam
chlordiazepoxide
clorazepate
diazepam

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8 benzodiazepines E-T

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lorazepam
oxazepam
midazolam
flurazepam
temazepam
triazolam
estazolam
quazepam

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brand name of diazepam

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valium

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7
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brand name clonazepam

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klonopin

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brand name alprazolam

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xanax

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9
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brand name lorazepam

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ativan

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brand name oxazepam

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serax

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brand name chlordiazepoxide

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librium

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brand name clorazepate

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tranxene

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13
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brand name midazolam

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versed

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14
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brand name flurazepam

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dalmane

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15
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brand name temazepam

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restoril

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16
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brand name triazolam

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halcion

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17
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brand name estazolam

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prosom

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18
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brand name quazepam

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doral

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19
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brand name zolpidem

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ambien

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20
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brand name zaleplon

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sonata

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21
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brand name eszopiclone

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lunesta

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22
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brand name flumazenil

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romazicon

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23
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brand name buspirone

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buspar

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24
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brand name propranolol

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inderal

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25
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which receptors do benzodiazepines work on in general

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GABA

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26
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other uses for benzodiazepines

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anesthetics
anticonvulsants
muscle relaxants
catatonia treatment

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27
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what is first line treatment for anxiety disorders and why

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SSRI/SNRI d/t risk for sedation/dependence with benzodiazepines

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28
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absorption of all benzodiazepines except clorazepate

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completely absorbed from GI after PO administration

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29
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absorption of clorazepate

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converted in stomach to desmethyldiazepam which is then completely absorbed

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30
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benzodiazepines with fastest absorption, peak, and onset of action

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diazepam
lorazepam
alprazolam
triazolam
estazolam

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31
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6 “long-acting” benzodiazepines

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diazepam
chlordiazepoxide
clonazepam
clorazepate
flurazepam
quazepam

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32
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steady state of long-acting benzodiazepines

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may take up to two weeks

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33
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half-life of long-acting benzodiazepines

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30-100 hours

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34
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4 benzodiazepines with half-life 8-30 hours

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lorazepam
oxazepam
temazepam
estazolam

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35
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half-life of alprazolam

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10-15 hours

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36
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which benzodiazepine has the shortest half-life and what is it

A

triazolam
2-3 hours

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37
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how does high lipid solubility affect the onset and duration of action of benzodiazepines

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causes rapid action in brain d/t diffusion across concentration gradient. when there is more drug in the brain than the blood the gradient reverses and effects rapidly leave the brain

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38
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therapeutic indications for benzodiazepines other than anxiety

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insomnia
bipolar
catatonia
agitation
alcohol withdrawal

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39
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anxiety disorders treated with benzodiazepines

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GAD
panic disorder
social anxiety
anxiety associated with depression

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40
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duration of benzodiazepine use for insomnia

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7-10 days

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41
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3 benzodiazepines approved for insomnia

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temazepam
flurazepam
triazolam

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42
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5 benzodiazepines approved for use as hypnotics

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flurazepam
temazepam
quazepam
estazolam
triazolam

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43
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benzodiazepine treatment of GAD

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predetermine duration of therapy at initiation
-some patients do require long term maintenance therapy

44
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commonly used benzodiazepines for panic disorder

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alprazolam
clonazepam

45
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benzodiazepines v. SSRIs for panic disorder

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-benzodiazepines have rapid onset w/ less sexual side effects and weight gain
-SSRIs are still preferred d/t less abuse potential and tolerance

46
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initiating benzodiazepines and SSRIs together

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can initiate together and taper benzo in 3-4 weeks when SSRI effects are evident

47
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benzodiazepine typically used for social anxiety

A

clonazepam

48
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what role do benzodiazepines have in the treatment of bipolar disorder

A

treat acute mania and can be an adjunct to antidepressants instead of antipsychotics

49
Q

3 benzodiazepines typically used in bipolar disorder

A

clonazepam
lorazepam
alprazolam

50
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which med can decrease depressive episodes and time between cycles when used as an adjunct to lithium or lamotrigine

A

clonazepam

51
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what type of catatonia can be treated with benzodiazepines

A

acute
chronic does not respond well

52
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benzodiazepine used to treat acute catatonia

A

lorazepam

53
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what treats chronic catatonia

A

ECT

54
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first line treatment for akathisia

A

B-adrenergic antagonists

55
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which benzodiazepines are used for alcohol withdrawal

A

chlordiazepoxide
clorazepate

56
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what is administered for benzodiazepine OD

A

flumazenil

57
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administration of flumazenil in benzodiazepine OD

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-0.2mg IV over 30 seconds
-if no response in 30 seconds give 0.3mg over 30 seconds
-then can give 0.5mg every 30 seconds - 1 minute to a total dose of 3mg

58
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what if sedation in benzodiazepine OD reoccurs after initially responsive to flumazenil

A

administer additional doses at 20 minute intervals with no 1 dose exceeding 1mg and total dose NTE 3mg in 1 hour

59
Q

when are seizures more likely with flumazenil administration

A

preexisting seizure disorders
benzodiazepine dependence
ingestion of large quantity

60
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administration of flumazenil in a multi-drug OD involving benzodiazepines

A

adverse effects of other meds that benzos may have been treating can emerge

61
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what needs to be in place prior to administration of flumazenil

A

IV access
reliable airway

62
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benzodiazepine most associated with anterograde amnesia

A

triazolam

63
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benzodiazepines in patients with preexisting brain damage

A

paradoxical agitation

64
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benzodiazepine administration with asthma or COPD

A

increased respiratory depression

65
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benzodiazepines during pregnancy and lactaton

A

contraindicated

66
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abrupt dc of benzodiazepines

A

can cause severe withdrawal

67
Q

symptoms of severe withdrawal from benzodiazepines

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depression
paranoia
delirium
seizures
*may be delayed 1-2 weeks if using long acting meds

68
Q

which benzodiazepine is significantly associated with acute severe withdrawal

A

alprazolam

69
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benzodiazepine taper

A

25% weekly

70
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other strategies for discontinuing benzodiazepines

A

concurrent use of carbamazepine
switch from alprazolam to clonazepam then taper

71
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common CNS depressants that can interact with benzodiazepines

A

TCAs
DRAs
antihistamines
alcohol

72
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which meds cause ataxia and dysarthria when administered with benzodiazepines

A

lithium
antipsychotics

73
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benzodiazepines and clozaril

A

delirium

74
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benzodiazepines and antacids

A

reduced absorption

75
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which meds increase triazolam and alprazolam to toxic levels

A

nefazodone
fluvoxamine

76
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dosages for coadministration of triazolam or alprazolam with nefazodone or fluvoxamine

A

reduce alprazolam dose by 50%
reduce triazolam dose by 75%

77
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carbamazepine and alprazolam

A

decreased concentration of alprazolam

78
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benzodiazepines and smoking

A

increases metabolism

79
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which medications can have increased concentrations when administered with benzodiazepines

A

phenytoin
digoxin

80
Q

which benzodiazepine is available in a wafer

A

clonazepam

81
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classification of buspirone

A

azapirone

82
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actions of buspirone at serotonin and dopamine receptors

A

agonist/partial agonist at 5HT1A
agonists/antagonist at D2

83
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approved indication for buspirone

A

only GAD

84
Q

what effects does buspirone NOT produce

A

anticonvulsant
muscle relaxant
euphoria

85
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buspirone and food

A

reduced absorption

86
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half-life and peak plasma concentrations of buspirone

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half-life 2-11 hours
peak plasma in 40-90 minutes

87
Q

what anxiety sx are buspirone more effective for

A

anger
hostility

88
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which anxiety symptoms are buspirone less effective for

A

somatic symptoms

89
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dosage at which full benefit is seen for buspirone

A

> 30mg

90
Q

what SSRI-induced adverse reactions can be treated with buspirone

A

bruxism
sexual dysfunction

91
Q

initiation of buspirone

A

5mg TID or 7.5mg BID then raise by 5mg q2-4 days until desired effect is reached
(15-60mg)

92
Q

2 strategies for switching from benzodiazepines to buspirone

A

-can taper down benzo while tapering up buspirone
-can give both until buspirone is effective then taper benzo

93
Q

most commonly used b-adrenergic receptor antagonist in psychiatry

A

propranolol

94
Q

therapeutic indications for b-adrenergic antagonists

A

anxiety
lithium-induced postural tremor
neuroleptic induced akathisia
aggression
alcohol withdrawal
antidepressant augmentation

95
Q

propranolol in anxiety; indication and dosage

A

social anxiety
10-40mh 20-30 minutes before performing

96
Q

propranolol dose for medication-induced postural tremor

A

20-60mg in 2-3 divided doses

97
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contraindications to b-adrenergic antagonists

A

-asthma
-insulin dependent DM
-CHF
-vascualr disease
-angina
-hyperthyroidism

98
Q

b-adrenergic antagonists in pregnancy

A

contraindicated

99
Q

which medications increase concentrations of propranolol

A

antipsychotics
anticonvulsants
theophylline
levothyroxine

100
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which meds contraindicate b-adrenergic antagonists

A

calcium channel blockers

101
Q

dc b-adrenergic antagonists

A

never abruptly
taper by 60mg daily until at 60mg
then reduce by 10-20mg q3-4 days

102
Q

therapeutic indications for barbiturates

A

ECT
seizures
narcoanalysis
insomnia

103
Q

which barbiturate is used for ECT

A

methohexital

104
Q

typical barbiturate used for seizures

A

phenobarbital

105
Q

barbiturate used for narcoanalysis

A

amobarbital (really been replaced by diazepam)

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