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 & Benzodiazepines5/9/14

BarbituratesDepressant

Similar to alcohol (ethanol)

Was first synthesized in 1864 by German researcher Alfred von Baeyer

Barbiturate UsesWorks as a sedative

Causes relaxation & sleepiness

Anti-anxiety medicationSleeping pillsAnesthesia (for surgery)Animal tranquilizers

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Barbiturate EffectsPeople abuse barbiturates by taking advantage

of their sedative effectsSimilar effects as alcohol

Dizziness Intoxication Impaired movement Relaxation

Barbiturate Effects Video

Dangers of BarbituratesHighly addictive even in small dosesHigh overdose potential

Can easily lead to coma & death

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BenzodiazepinesDiscovered accidentally in 1955Same effects and uses as barbituratesWell tolerated, safer, and more effectiveReplaced barbiturates in

modern medical usage

Benzodiazepines Video

“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

“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

Pros & Cons of ValiumTake a moment to fill out the table on the back

of your notesUse the articles to find out the pros and cons of

ValiumYou will be using this table for your exit slip

Case StudyCongratulations! 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…”

Case StudyWrite 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

“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…”