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Anxiolytic Drugs Characteristics

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Which receptor do anxiolytic drugs predominantly act on?

Dopamine receptors

GABA receptors (correct)

Serotonin receptors

Acetylcholine receptors

Which anxiolytic drug is rapidly absorbed when given orally and has a standard dose of 10 to 20 mg?

Lorazepam

Alprazolam

Midazolam

Diazepam (correct)

What disadvantage is associated with diazepam?

Lack of active metabolites

Short elimination half-life

Predictable anxiolytic action

Variable sedative action (correct)

Which benzodiazepine drug is characterized by water solubility at low pH and lipid solubility at physiological pH?

Midazolam Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable property of midazolam among the benzodiazepines?

Rapid tissue distribution Signup and view all the answers

Why is intramuscular injection of diazepam not recommended?

It is painful Signup and view all the answers

Regarding Metoclopramide, which statement is incorrect?

It acts peripherally by decreasing gastric emptying Signup and view all the answers

Regarding Remifentanil, which statement is false?

It is antagonized by flumazenil Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Glycopyrrolate is false?

Causes sedation Signup and view all the answers

Regarding Fentanyl, which statement is incorrect?

Cause less nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is not true about Metoclopramide?

The most common used antiemetic drug Signup and view all the answers

Concerning Atropine, which statement is false?

CNS depressant Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Remifentanil is inaccurate?

Is antagonized by flumazenil Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Glycopyrrolate?

Antiemetic effects Signup and view all the answers