Benzos

A highly detailed and informative illustration of benzodiazepines, showing chemical structures, pharmacological effects on the GABA receptor, and brief descriptions of their uses and effects in a clinical setting.

Understanding Benzodiazepines Quiz

Test your knowledge on benzodiazepines with our comprehensive quiz! This engaging quiz covers essential concepts, pharmacology, and clinical applications related to benzos. Whether you are a medical student, a healthcare professional, or simply interested in the topic, this quiz is designed for you.

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All of the following are common uses of benzos except:
Hypnotic
Anticonvulsant
Muscle relaxer
Anxiolytic
Analgesic
All of the following are true except:
Benzos are highly lipophilic
Benzos promote the influx of Calcium ions
Benzos promote the action of GABA receptors
Benzos bind extracellularly to the GABA receptor
Benzos are considered a:
Allosteric agonist
Direct agonist
Partial antagonist
Partial agonist
Benzos effect on the cell is:
Depolarization
Repolarization
Hyperpolarization
No change in membrane potential
What can chronic use of benzos cause?
An increase in receptor sites
A decrease in receptor sites
An increase in chloride production
A decrease in chloride production
What does GABA cause when binding to its receptor?
Outflux of K
Influx of Cl
Influx of Na
Outflux of Ca
All of the following are characteristics of benzos except:
High toxicity
Amnesia effects
Muscle relaxant effects
Highly lipid soluble and bound to plasma proteins
Which is the longest acting benzo?
Lorazepam
Diazepam
Midazolam
Triazolam
All of the following can cause variances in half life except:
Duration of action
Active metabolites
Distribution
Potency
All of the following are true of diazepam except:
Has active metabolites
Undergoes oxidation in the liver
Long acting benzo
Less likely to be abused than other benzos
Does not penetrate BBB
Highly protein bound
Eliminated in the urine
All are true of ativan except:
Has active metabolites
Undergoes direct conjugation with glucuronic acid
Medium duration benzo
Preferred sedative in hepatic failure
Excreted in urine
All are true of midazolam except:
Rapid acting
Short duration of action
Rapidly hydroxylated
Short half life
Most potent benzo
Highly hydrophilic
Has an active metabolite
Large volume of distribution
Decreases swallow reflex
Only benzo suitable for continuous infusion
Has a synergistic effect if fentanyl given first
Which has the highest affinity for GABA a receptor?
Ativan
Midazolam
Flumazenil
Diazepam
Biggest side effect of flumazenil is:
Agitation
Seizures
Alcohol withdrawal
Respiratory arrest
Which is true of stopping benzos:
Stopping medication administration is safe
A taper is required
Pt are unable to become dependent on benzos
Giving an opioid instead of benzo will reduce side effects
All of the following are true regarding geriatric population and benzos except:
Cognitive decline is faster in older adults
Avoid diazepam
Avoid Z drugs
Benzos are safe to give pt with liver disease
Avoid long acting benzos
The dose for midazolam is:
0.5-2mg IV sedation
0.5mg/kg IV sedation
20mg PO anxiety
5mg IV anesthesia induction
Flumazenil gtt initial dose is:
5mg IV
0.2mg IV
2mg IV
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