PPT-CNS Depressants: Sedative-Hypnotics

Chapter 6 Why are CNS depressants problematic Usually prescribed under physician direction Second most frequently abused prescription drug and sometimes contributes to death due to accidental overdoses. Sedative hypnotics depress or slow down the bodys functions These drugs are commonly referred to as tranquilizers sleeping pills or sedatives They were originally developed to treat medical conditions such as epileptic seizures as well as to treat a Large quantities make people feel sleepy Very large doses can lead to fatal overdose as the vital systems of the body like breathing are slowed to the point where they stop Get involved Contact us Join us Support us Follow us twitter Like us and kee Sedative-Hypnotics. Chapter 6. Why are CNS depressants problematic?. Usually prescribed under physician direction. Second most frequently abused prescription drug and sometimes contributes to death due to accidental overdoses. CNS depressants . LAB 2. Some Drugs That Effect CNS. Stimulants. Depressants. A . stimulant. is a drug that speeds up activities of the CNS. A . depressant. . is a. . drug that slows brain and body reactions. Alex . Jessen. Assessment Statements. D.4.1- Describe the effects of depressants. D.4.2-Discuss the social and physiological effects of the use and abuse of ethanol. D.4.3-Describe and explain the techniques used for the detection of ethanol in the breath, the blood, and urine. Anxiolytics. :. Benzodiazepines & others. Tracy A. Womble, . Ph.D. Florida A&M University . College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. SEDATIVE-HYPNOTICS . History of Sedatives. Alcohol, the oldest known sedative. COHP 450. Ferris State University. PICO Presentation:. For hospitalized patients, does the use of hypnotic agents as compared with non-pharmaceutical sleep aids improve sleep?. Using FLITE, I searched CINAHL, which is a nursing database.. Sedative-Hypnotics Page � Pharmacy �2: Principle of Drug Mechanisms Page � Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology �ll of the benzodiazepines have the same general chemical st Sedative-Hypnotics Page � Pharmacy �2: Principle of Drug Mechanisms Page � Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology �ll of the benzodiazepines have the same general chemical st By: Emma Bannach and Mekenzie Catalano. Definition and Street Names. Depressants are a drug that slows down the normal function of the central nervous system.. They can be in the form of pills, powder, or liquid.. . Lumbriculus. . v. ariegatus. . By:. Zachary Beecher. Brendan Beecher. Introduction: . . Lumbriculus. . variegatus. , better known as a black worm, is a unique creature. They are used for pulse rate testing because they have transparent skin which allows one to easily observe it’s closed-circulatory system. Black worms are commonly found in shallow bodies of water such as marshes, ponds, or lakes. This experiment is testing the effects of depressants on the worm’s pulse rate. Our group made the hypothesis that if a worm lives in depressant water, then it will have a slower pulse rate than a worm living in plain spring water. . Rx Drug Abuse . Post-Survey. Pre-Survey. Opioids. Depressants. Marijuana. Stimulants. Outline . Myth: . Prescription drugs are safer to abuse than other drugs because they are prescribed by a doctor. . Sohrab. R.. Depressants?. Drugs which . depress . the CNS.. Interfere with transmission of nerve impulses in the neurones. . Slow down bodily functions including mental activity.. Most commonly taken depressant is alcohol . Dr. . . Kumari. . Anjana. Assistant Professor. Deptt. . of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology. Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna. Sedatives. A . drug that subdues excitement and calms the subject without inducing sleep, though drowsiness may be produced. .