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Which type of receptor is GABAA?
Which type of receptor is GABAA?
Which drugs bind to the benzodiazepine site on GABAA receptors?
Which drugs bind to the benzodiazepine site on GABAA receptors?
What is the most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS)?
What is the most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which receptors do barbiturates interact with?
Which receptors do barbiturates interact with?
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What is the main advantage of nonbenzo drugs compared to benzos?
What is the main advantage of nonbenzo drugs compared to benzos?
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Which receptor does baclofen primarily act on?
Which receptor does baclofen primarily act on?
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Which gas is commonly used for conscious sedation?
Which gas is commonly used for conscious sedation?
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Which drug is given with a decarboxylase inhibitor to prevent conversion to dopamine in the periphery and keep plasma L-dopa levels high?
Which drug is given with a decarboxylase inhibitor to prevent conversion to dopamine in the periphery and keep plasma L-dopa levels high?
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Which receptors do antipsychotics block?
Which receptors do antipsychotics block?
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Which drug is an example of an atypical antipsychotic?
Which drug is an example of an atypical antipsychotic?
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Which drug inhibits VMAT2, preventing dopamine from entering vesicles and lowering dopamine release?
Which drug inhibits VMAT2, preventing dopamine from entering vesicles and lowering dopamine release?
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Which receptor is NOT a metabotropic receptor?
Which receptor is NOT a metabotropic receptor?
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What is the function of 5HT autoreceptors?
What is the function of 5HT autoreceptors?
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Which class of antidepressants inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine?
Which class of antidepressants inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine?
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What is the primary function of dopamine in the brain?
What is the primary function of dopamine in the brain?
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Which receptor is responsible for control of synaptic plasticity and memory?
Which receptor is responsible for control of synaptic plasticity and memory?
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Which ion(s) can pass through the unique NMDA receptor?
Which ion(s) can pass through the unique NMDA receptor?
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What is the role of Glu and Gly in opening the NMDA receptor?
What is the role of Glu and Gly in opening the NMDA receptor?
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What is the main excitatory action of Glutamate on motor neurons?
What is the main excitatory action of Glutamate on motor neurons?
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