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Which tissue acts as a reservoir for lipophilic benzodiazepines?
Which tissue acts as a reservoir for lipophilic benzodiazepines?
- Muscle tissue
- Bone tissue
- Nervous tissue
- Adipose tissue (correct)
What effect do benzodiazepines have on GABA receptor-mediated neurotransmission?
What effect do benzodiazepines have on GABA receptor-mediated neurotransmission?
- They have no impact on neurotransmission
- They enhance excitatory neurotransmission
- They potentiate the inhibition of neurotransmission (correct)
- They completely block neurotransmission
Which route of administration results in erratic and slow absorption of benzodiazepines?
Which route of administration results in erratic and slow absorption of benzodiazepines?
- Oral
- Nasal
- IV (Intravenous) (correct)
- Sublingual
Which benzodiazepine is classified as having a long duration of action?
Which benzodiazepine is classified as having a long duration of action?
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In what way do benzodiazepines affect the GABA receptor channel?
In what way do benzodiazepines affect the GABA receptor channel?
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