9 Questions
Which of the following is a potential side effect of benzodiazepines?
Respiratory and CNS depression
What is the effect of benzodiazepines on memory?
Causes anterograde amnesia
Which substance can be used as an antidote for benzodiazepine overdose?
Flumazenil
A 30-year-old man suffering from insomnia needs to wake up early every day for his factory work. Select the following hypnotic agent that most suitable for his condition.
Zaleplon
A 43-year-old woman often suffered from generalized anxiety disorder. She was prescribed buspirone to improve her condition. What is the advantage of buspirone over the benzodiazepine?
It does not cause dependence and tolerance
Select the correct statement about benzodiazepine and barbiturates
Benzodiazepines and barbiturates enhances the GABAnergic activity
A 22-year-old male student suffered from episodes of acute anxiety with severe distress few days prior to examination. Select the correct reason why a buspirone is not preferable.
It is very slow in onset
Select the common side effects of benzodiazepine
Impairment in psychomotor function
Select the first-line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
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