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What is the primary function of analeptics?
What is the primary function of analeptics?
- Inducing respiratory depression
- Acting as GABA antagonist
- Counteracting respiratory depression and coma (correct)
- Increasing blood pressure
Which drug is extracted from Levant nut or fish berry and used as a powerful CNS stimulant?
Which drug is extracted from Levant nut or fish berry and used as a powerful CNS stimulant?
- Pentylenetetrazol
- Picrotoxinin (correct)
- Bemegride
- Modafinil
What adverse effects can be treated using picrotoxin and bemegride?
What adverse effects can be treated using picrotoxin and bemegride?
- Drug-induced coma
- Convulsions
- Respiratory depression
- Overdoses of barbiturate and other central depressants (correct)
What is the primary use of pentylenetetrazol?
What is the primary use of pentylenetetrazol?
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What is the primary function of modafinil?
What is the primary function of modafinil?
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