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What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines on GABA receptors?
What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines on GABA receptors?
- Activating serotonin receptors
- Blocking chloride channels
- Enhancing the effect of GABA (correct)
- Increasing nerve impulses
Which of the following best describes the drug interactions of benzodiazepines?
Which of the following best describes the drug interactions of benzodiazepines?
- Reduced sedative effects when taken with anticonvulsants
- No interactions with any other medications
- Enhanced effects when taken with CNS depressants (correct)
- Most drugs interact with benzodiazepines except for alcohol
Which adverse reaction is NOT commonly associated with benzodiazepines?
Which adverse reaction is NOT commonly associated with benzodiazepines?
- Increased appetite (correct)
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Amnesia
What could be the consequence of taking benzodiazepines with inhibitors of the CYP3A system?
What could be the consequence of taking benzodiazepines with inhibitors of the CYP3A system?
What are some potential effects of benzodiazepines on sleep according to the text?
What are some potential effects of benzodiazepines on sleep according to the text?
Which statement accurately describes the potential for dependence related to benzodiazepines?
Which statement accurately describes the potential for dependence related to benzodiazepines?
Which stage of sleep do benzodiazepines decrease the amount of time spent in?
Which stage of sleep do benzodiazepines decrease the amount of time spent in?
What is the advantage of benzodiazepines over barbiturates in terms of REM sleep?
What is the advantage of benzodiazepines over barbiturates in terms of REM sleep?
What neurotransmitter is involved in the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
What neurotransmitter is involved in the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
How do benzodiazepines affect the duration of rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep?
How do benzodiazepines affect the duration of rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep?
What is the primary clinical indication for benzodiazepines?
What is the primary clinical indication for benzodiazepines?
Which stage of sleep resembles brain activity when awake and is characterized by relaxed muscles and rapid eye movements?
Which stage of sleep resembles brain activity when awake and is characterized by relaxed muscles and rapid eye movements?
Which of the following is a key consideration when prescribing benzodiazepines to elderly patients?
Which of the following is a key consideration when prescribing benzodiazepines to elderly patients?
What is the major pharmacologic action of barbiturates?
What is the major pharmacologic action of barbiturates?
Which part of the brain is particularly sensitive to the effects of barbiturates?
Which part of the brain is particularly sensitive to the effects of barbiturates?
What is the primary route of excretion for barbiturates?
What is the primary route of excretion for barbiturates?
Which CNS function is altered by barbiturates to induce drowsiness?
Which CNS function is altered by barbiturates to induce drowsiness?
What is a potential adverse effect of high doses of barbiturates?
What is a potential adverse effect of high doses of barbiturates?
