Exam 3 #2

Question 1

Which are Benzos of choice for treating anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal?

Answer 1

Lorazepam (Ativan)
Oxazepam (Serax)

Question 2

Antidote for Benzo overdose

Answer 2

Flumazenil (Blocks benzo receptors at GABA-A ligand-gated chloride channel complex preventing benzos from binding there

Question 3

Antidote for Opioid overdose

Answer 3

Naltrexone

Question 4

Ramelton (Rozerem)

Answer 4

M1 and M2 receptor agonist
**should not be used w/Fluvoxamine can increase plasma level)
DO NOT administer w/food or immediately after

Question 5

Melatonin

Answer 5

MT1,MT2, &MT3 agonist
secreted from pineal gland during dark cycle, also synchronizes SCN

Question 6

Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

Answer 6

Tx: Fibromyalgia, Muscle spasms
hypotension,tachycardia,QTc prolongation