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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?

Treatment of epilepsy Signup and view all the answers

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

MT1 and MT2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of benzodiazepines in anesthesia?

As an adjuvant to anesthetics Signup and view all the answers

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

Decrease muscle tone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of ramelteon?

Treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty falling asleep Signup and view all the answers

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

Anticholinergic effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for benzodiazepines in alcohol withdrawal?

Reduction of withdrawal symptoms Signup and view all the answers

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

Doxepin Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential side effect of ramelteon use?

Somnolence Signup and view all the answers

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

They induce more abrupt and severe withdrawal reactions Signup and view all the answers

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

Ataxia and confusion Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for the use of benzodiazepines?

Myasthenia gravis Signup and view all the answers

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

Use with caution in patients with liver disease Signup and view all the answers

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

They are less dangerous Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential interaction between benzodiazepines and other substances?

They enhance the sedative-hypnotic effects of alcohol Signup and view all the answers