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What is the primary pharmacodynamic action of antianxiety drugs?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary route of excretion for antianxiety drugs?
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In addition to being an antianxiety medication, what other indication do these drugs have?
In addition to being an antianxiety medication, what other indication do these drugs have?
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