Antianxiety Drugs Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
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What is the primary pharmacodynamic action of antianxiety drugs?

  • Enhancing the activity of GABA in the brain (correct)
  • Enhancing the activity of serotonin in the brain
  • Increasing the activity of dopamine in the brain
  • Enhancing the activity of acetylcholine in the brain

    • What is a disadvantage of long-acting antianxiety drugs?

  • Hangover effect (correct)
  • Rapid absorption and metabolism
  • No delayed reaction time
  • No dependency

    • Which drug is classified as a short-acting antianxiety medication?

  • Alprazolam (Xanax) (correct)
  • Clonazepam (Revotril)
  • Diazepam (Valium)
  • Clorazepate (Tranxene)

    • What is the primary route of excretion for antianxiety drugs?

    <p>Excretion via kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to being an antianxiety medication, what other indication do these drugs have?

    <p>Muscle relaxant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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