![]() What’s the difference between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters?Įxcitatory: they excite and increase the potential of an action… like the neuron firing and the message being carried out However, GABA is one of the main types of neurotransmitters in the body that is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Some neurotransmitters can do both depending on where they are acting in the body. Neurotransmitters can be grouped as being excitatory or inhibitory. What is a neurotransmitter? It’s a chemical agent produced and released by a neuron that TRANSMITS messages to a specific structure that it was designed to target via that target’s special receptors. Before a procedure with moderate sedationĬan be given various routes IV, PO, IM, rectally etc.īenzos amplify the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA ( gamma- amino butyric acid).Remember various types of Benzos are available and some are better at treating certain conditions. Popular ones you may encounter in practice are: Alpra zolam, Lora zepam, Clona zepam, Tema zepam, Dia zepam, Mida zolamĭue to their ability to depress the central nervous system they can be used to treat a variety of disorders where there is too much CNS stimulation occurring. How to recognize them? The middle of the generic drug name will have either “ze” or “zo” and most end with “pam” or “lam” except, Clorazepate and Chlordiazepoxide. There are different types of Benzos with various levels of potency….some are very potent while others are mild, some act fast with a short duration while others act slowly with a long duration. ![]() Results in a calmer central nervous system and produces a sedative type or tranquilizing effect on the body. Therefore, they are CNS depressants: anxiolytic and sedative-hypnotic medications. ![]() Don’t forget to take the Benzodiazepines NCLEX questions quiz after reviewing this material.īenzodiazepines Pharmacology Nursing Reviewīenzodiazepines (Benzos, BZDs): a class or group of medications that calms the central nervous system (CNS).
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