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Which receptor do anxiolytic drugs predominantly act on?
What is the main disadvantage of diazepam as a sedative and anxiolytic?
What property of midazolam makes it suitable for conscious sedation in short endoscopic procedures and pre-operative sedation?
Which benzodiazepine is rapidly absorbed when given by mouth and exerts an anxiolytic action similar to that of morphine?
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Which benzodiazepine is a water-soluble derivative and becomes highly lipid soluble at physiologic pH?
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Which drug has been found to provide pre-operative sedative effect superior to that of diazepam?
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Which classification of opioids includes drugs like morphine and codeine?
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Which drug has been shown to reduce postoperative pain in children?
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What is the effect of benzodiazepines on the respiratory system?
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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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