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PHAR100 - Module 3 Overview Exam With Complete SolutionCNS Depressants
Drugs that reduce brain activity and function.
Sedative-Hypnotics
CNS depressants used for anxiety and sleep.
Benzodiazepines
Common sedative-hypnotics for anxiety treatment.
Barbiturates
Older sedative-hypnotics with high addiction potential.
Benzodiazepine-like Drugs
Sedatives similar to benzodiazepines but chemically different.
Anti-Anxiety
Therapeutic effect to treat anxiety disorders.
Sedation
Calming effect to reduce excitement and anxiety.
Hypnosis
Induction of drowsiness for sleep maintenance.
General Anesthesia
,State of unconsciousness without pain sensation.
GABA
Primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS.
Glutamate
Major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.
Tolerance
Reduced response to a drug after repeated use.
Withdrawal
Symptoms occurring after reducing or stopping drug use.
Addiction
Compulsive drug-seeking behavior despite negative consequences.
Alcohol
CNS depressant with varying effects based on dosage.
Cannabis
Plant-derived substance with psychoactive properties.
Opioids
Class of drugs used for pain relief.
Natural Opioids
,Opioids derived from opium poppy, e.g., morphine.
Synthetic Opioids
Man-made opioids, e.g., fentanyl, often more potent.
Mechanism of Action
How a drug produces its effects in the body.
Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Disorder characterized by compulsive substance use.
Pharmacokinetics
Study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
Short-term Effects
Immediate impacts of drug use on health.
Long-term Effects
Prolonged impacts of drug use on health.
Social Issues
Community impacts related to drug use and policies.
, Legal Issues
Regulations governing the use of drugs.
Assessment 2
Individual written report applying learned pharmacology.
Chloride Channels
Channels that allow chloride ions to enter neurons.
Postsynaptic Neuron
Neuron receiving signals from another neuron.
Inhibition
Process of reducing neuronal signaling activity.
Pentamer
Structure composed of five subunits in GABA receptors.
Alpha Subunits
Two subunits in GABA A receptor structure.
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