Benzodiazepines: Adverse Effects and Withdrawal
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What is the primary use of benzodiazepines in anxiety disorders?

  • Reduction of anxiety at small doses (correct)
  • Induction of sedation
  • Treatment of epilepsy
  • Treatment of schizophrenia

    • What is the effect of benzodiazepines on sleep disorders?

  • Decrease sleep time
  • Reduce sleep latency and increase sleep time (correct)
  • Have no effect on sleep
  • Increase sleep latency

    • What is the approximate elimination half-life of ramelteon?

  • 2 hours
  • 24 hours
  • 12 hours
  • 6 hours (correct)

    • What is the anticonvulsant effect of benzodiazepines used for?

    <p>Treatment of epilepsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptor subtypes are stimulated by ramelteon to induce and promote sleep?

    <p>MT1 and MT2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of benzodiazepines in anesthesia?

    <p>As an adjuvant to anesthetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of benzodiazepines on muscle tone and coordination?

    <p>Decrease muscle tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indication for the use of ramelteon?

    <p>Treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty falling asleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse effect associated with the use of antihistamines as hypnotic agents?

    <p>Anticholinergic effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication for benzodiazepines in alcohol withdrawal?

    <p>Reduction of withdrawal symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication was recently approved at low doses for the management of insomnia?

    <p>Doxepin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential side effect of ramelteon use?

    <p>Somnolence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of benzodiazepines with a short elimination half-life, such as triazolam?

    <p>They induce more abrupt and severe withdrawal reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of benzodiazepines, particularly at high doses?

    <p>Ataxia and confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contraindication for the use of benzodiazepines?

    <p>Myasthenia gravis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a precaution for the use of benzodiazepines in certain patients?

    <p>Use with caution in patients with liver disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of benzodiazepines compared to older anxiolytic and hypnotic drugs?

    <p>They are less dangerous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential interaction between benzodiazepines and other substances?

    <p>They enhance the sedative-hypnotic effects of alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

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