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Thiopental is used orally for its anticonvulsant effect.
Thiopental is used orally for its anticonvulsant effect.
False
Midazolam has a CNS depression effect at toxic doses.
Midazolam has a CNS depression effect at toxic doses.
True
Barbiturates are commonly used in treating anxiety.
Barbiturates are commonly used in treating anxiety.
False
Skeletal muscle relaxation is a therapeutic use of Thiopental.
Skeletal muscle relaxation is a therapeutic use of Thiopental.
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Hypotension is a potential side effect of using Thiopental.
Hypotension is a potential side effect of using Thiopental.
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Barbiturates in high doses can enhance GABA action
Barbiturates in high doses can enhance GABA action
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Benzodiazepines in high doses can displace GABA from its receptor
Benzodiazepines in high doses can displace GABA from its receptor
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Barbiturates are safer drugs than benzodiazepines
Barbiturates are safer drugs than benzodiazepines
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Barbiturates have a stronger hypnotic effect compared to benzodiazepines
Barbiturates have a stronger hypnotic effect compared to benzodiazepines
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Benzodiazepines have an anesthetic effect
Benzodiazepines have an anesthetic effect
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Benzodiazepines are mainly used in the treatment of insomnia.
Benzodiazepines are mainly used in the treatment of insomnia.
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Barbiturates can lead to respiratory depression as a side effect.
Barbiturates can lead to respiratory depression as a side effect.
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Tolerance to drugs means a greater response to their effects over time.
Tolerance to drugs means a greater response to their effects over time.
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Dependence on benzodiazepines can lead to the occurrence of anxiety and insomnia when the drug administration is stopped.
Dependence on benzodiazepines can lead to the occurrence of anxiety and insomnia when the drug administration is stopped.
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Cortisol can decrease the level of potassium in the blood.
Cortisol can decrease the level of potassium in the blood.
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Hypercalcemia is a condition that involves low calcium levels in the blood.
Hypercalcemia is a condition that involves low calcium levels in the blood.
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Hypokalemia refers to low potassium levels in the blood.
Hypokalemia refers to low potassium levels in the blood.
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Hypernatremia indicates high sodium levels in the blood.
Hypernatremia indicates high sodium levels in the blood.
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Hypervolemia is a state of having too little fluid in the body.
Hypervolemia is a state of having too little fluid in the body.
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Insulin is typically used in patients with noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
Insulin is typically used in patients with noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
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Cortisol can be used in treating sodium disturbances.
Cortisol can be used in treating sodium disturbances.
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Glucose disturbances can be treated with Cortisol.
Glucose disturbances can be treated with Cortisol.
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Cortisol is effective in treating calcium imbalances.
Cortisol is effective in treating calcium imbalances.
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Chloride disturbances can be corrected using Cortisol.
Chloride disturbances can be corrected using Cortisol.
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Cortisol is commonly prescribed for electrolyte imbalances.
Cortisol is commonly prescribed for electrolyte imbalances.
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