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Catalyst 5/ 9 /14

Catalyst 5/ 9 /14. Answer the following question on your Catalyst sheet: Mr. Pan blows a 0.13% on a breathalyzer. What are some of the effects that Mr. Pan might be feeling or showing?. Barbiturates & Benzodiazepines. 5/9/14. Barbiturates. Depressant Similar to alcohol (ethanol)

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Catalyst 5/ 9 /14

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  1. Catalyst 5/9/14 Answer the following question on your Catalyst sheet: Mr. Pan blows a 0.13% on a breathalyzer. What are some of the effects that Mr. Pan might be feeling or showing?

  2. Barbiturates & Benzodiazepines 5/9/14

  3. Barbiturates • Depressant • Similar to alcohol (ethanol) • Was first synthesized in 1864 by German researcher Alfred von Baeyer

  4. Barbiturate Uses • Works as a sedative • Causes relaxation & sleepiness • Anti-anxiety medication • Sleeping pills • Anesthesia (for surgery) • Animal tranquilizers

  5. Barbiturate Advertisements

  6. Barbiturate Effects • People abuse barbiturates by taking advantage of their sedative effects • Similar effects as alcohol • Dizziness • Intoxication • Impaired movement • Relaxation

  7. Barbiturate Effects Video

  8. Dangers of Barbiturates JIMI HENDRIX • Highly addictive even in small doses • High overdose potential • Can easily lead to coma & death MARILYN MONROE

  9. Benzodiazepines Discovered accidentally in 1955 Same effects and uses as barbiturates Well tolerated, safer, and more effective Replaced barbiturates inmodern medical usage

  10. Benzodiazepines Video

  11. “8 Advantages to Taking Valium” We will popcorn read this article (take no more than 10 minutes) http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/8-advantages-to-taking-valium-1005628.html

  12. “Doctors sued for creating ‘Valium addicts’” Take 10 minutes to read this article silently “GP” = doctor http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/doctors-sued-for-creating-valium-addicts-6282542.html

  13. Pros & Cons of Valium Take a moment to fill out the table on the back of your notes Use the articles to find out the pros and cons of Valium You will be using this table for your exit slip

  14. Case Study Congratulations! You are now Dr. _________ (insert your last name here) Your patient comes to you one day and complains of the following: “I have been feeling really stressed lately. I haven’t slept for the past 3 days. I heard there’s this drug called Valium that can fix my problems…”

  15. “I have been feeling really stressed lately. I haven’t slept for the past 3 days. I heard there’s this drug called Valium that can fix my problems…” Case Study Write a well-crafted response (at least 5 sentences) answering the following questions using evidence from both articles: As a doctor, would you prescribe this patient Valium? Why or why not? Say that you are giving this patient Valium. What would you tell this patient about the pros and cons of Valium? DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD

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