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Which receptor do anxiolytic drugs predominantly act on?
Which receptor do anxiolytic drugs predominantly act on?
- Serotonin receptors
- Glutamate receptors
- GABA receptors (correct)
- Dopamine receptors
What is the main disadvantage of diazepam as a sedative and anxiolytic?
What is the main disadvantage of diazepam as a sedative and anxiolytic?
- Lack of amnesic properties
- Short elimination half-life
- Prolonged duration of action (correct)
- Predictable anxiolytic and sedative action
What property of midazolam makes it suitable for conscious sedation in short endoscopic procedures and pre-operative sedation?
What property of midazolam makes it suitable for conscious sedation in short endoscopic procedures and pre-operative sedation?
- Water solubility
- Lipid solubility (correct)
- Long elimination half-life
- Presence of soporific metabolites
Which benzodiazepine is rapidly absorbed when given by mouth and exerts an anxiolytic action similar to that of morphine?
Which benzodiazepine is rapidly absorbed when given by mouth and exerts an anxiolytic action similar to that of morphine?
Which benzodiazepine is a water-soluble derivative and becomes highly lipid soluble at physiologic pH?
Which benzodiazepine is a water-soluble derivative and becomes highly lipid soluble at physiologic pH?
Which drug has been found to provide pre-operative sedative effect superior to that of diazepam?
Which drug has been found to provide pre-operative sedative effect superior to that of diazepam?
Which classification of opioids includes drugs like morphine and codeine?
Which classification of opioids includes drugs like morphine and codeine?
Which drug has been shown to reduce postoperative pain in children?
Which drug has been shown to reduce postoperative pain in children?
What is the effect of benzodiazepines on the respiratory system?
What is the effect of benzodiazepines on the respiratory system?
Which opioid is 1/10th as potent as morphine but has similar efficacy, sedation, euphoria, and respiratory depression in equianalgesic dose?
Which opioid is 1/10th as potent as morphine but has similar efficacy, sedation, euphoria, and respiratory depression in equianalgesic dose?
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