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What is the primary effect of anxiolytic drugs on patients?
What is the primary effect of anxiolytic drugs on patients?
- They cause respiratory failure and cardiac arrest
- They increase anxiety and agitation
- They induce hallucinations and euphoria
- They make the patient sedative and calm with amnesia (correct)
On which receptors do anxiolytic drugs act predominantly?
On which receptors do anxiolytic drugs act predominantly?
- Dopamine receptors
- Adrenaline receptors
- GABA receptors (correct)
- Serotonin receptors
What is a significant advantage of anxiolytic drugs over other sedatives?
What is a significant advantage of anxiolytic drugs over other sedatives?
- They have a high risk of cardiac complications
- They are highly addictive
- They cause significant respiratory depression
- They have minimum cardiac and respiratory depression (correct)
What is a common side effect of anxiolytic drugs?
What is a common side effect of anxiolytic drugs?
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What is the primary goal of using anxiolytic drugs in patients?
What is the primary goal of using anxiolytic drugs in patients?
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Study Notes
Anxiolytic Drugs
- Used to reduce anxiety in patients, inducing sedation and calmness
- Can cause amnesia (inability to remember) as a side effect
- Act primarily on GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) receptors
- Characterized by minimal cardiac and respiratory depression
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Explore the role of anxiolytic drugs in reducing anxiety, their mechanism of action on GABA receptors, and their effects on patients, including sedation and amnesia.
