Analeptics and Neuronal Synapse Mechanism Quiz
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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?

  • Pentylenetetrazol
  • Picrotoxinin (correct)
  • Bemegride
  • Modafinil
  • 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?

    <p>Circulatory and respiratory stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of modafinil?

    <p>Promoting wakefulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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