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Which of the following is a disadvantage of using buspirone compared to benzodiazepines?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using buspirone compared to benzodiazepines?
- Potentiation of CNS depression by alcohol
- Slow onset of anxiolytic effects (correct)
- Rebound effect on abrupt discontinuance
- Hypnotic and muscle relaxant effects
What differentiates buspirone from benzodiazepines in terms of its effects on cognitive function?
What differentiates buspirone from benzodiazepines in terms of its effects on cognitive function?
- Causes significant sedation and cognitive impairments
- Causes minimal sedation but has abuse liability
- Causes euphoria and cognitive impairments
- Causes minimal sedation and cognitive impairments (correct)
What sets buspirone apart from benzodiazepines in terms of withdrawal effects?
What sets buspirone apart from benzodiazepines in terms of withdrawal effects?
- Has high abuse liability leading to withdrawal symptoms
- Potentiates the CNS depression of alcohol during withdrawal
- Shows no rebound or withdrawal effect on abrupt discontinuance (correct)
- Causes rebound effect on abrupt discontinuance
What is the study of the undesirable effects of chemical agents on living systems called?
What is the study of the undesirable effects of chemical agents on living systems called?
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According to the principles of pharmacology, what determines drug action?
According to the principles of pharmacology, what determines drug action?
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What is the therapeutic objective of drug therapy?
What is the therapeutic objective of drug therapy?
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Which Greek word forms part of the origin of the word 'Pharmacology'?
Which Greek word forms part of the origin of the word 'Pharmacology'?
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What does medical pharmacology specifically study?
What does medical pharmacology specifically study?
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