14 Questions
Which receptor do anxiolytic drugs predominantly act on?
GABA receptors
Which anxiolytic drug is rapidly absorbed when given orally and has a standard dose of 10 to 20 mg?
Diazepam
What disadvantage is associated with diazepam?
Variable sedative action
Which benzodiazepine drug is characterized by water solubility at low pH and lipid solubility at physiological pH?
Midazolam
What is a notable property of midazolam among the benzodiazepines?
Rapid tissue distribution
Why is intramuscular injection of diazepam not recommended?
It is painful
Regarding Metoclopramide, which statement is incorrect?
It acts peripherally by decreasing gastric emptying
Regarding Remifentanil, which statement is false?
It is antagonized by flumazenil
Which statement about Glycopyrrolate is false?
Causes sedation
Regarding Fentanyl, which statement is incorrect?
Cause less nausea and vomiting
Which statement is not true about Metoclopramide?
The most common used antiemetic drug
Concerning Atropine, which statement is false?
CNS depressant
Which statement about Remifentanil is inaccurate?
Is antagonized by flumazenil
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Glycopyrrolate?
Antiemetic effects
Explore the characteristics of anxiolytic drugs that are used to decrease anxiety and induce sedation. Learn about their effects on GABA receptors, minimal cardiac and respiratory depression, and lack of analgesic properties. Discover how these drugs may cross the placenta and impact neonatal health.
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