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What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
- Blocking the effects of GABA
- Increasing the effects of GABA (correct)
- Inhibiting the release of dopamine
- Activating the chloride channel for a short period
What is the primary therapeutic use of barbiturates?
What is the primary therapeutic use of barbiturates?
- To treat insomnia and prepare patients for surgery (correct)
- To treat depression
- To treat ADHD
- To treat anxiety disorders
What is a common adverse effect of barbiturates on the respiratory system?
What is a common adverse effect of barbiturates on the respiratory system?
- Tachycardia
- Respiratory stimulation
- Hypertension
- Respiratory depression (correct)
What is the primary difference between benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines?
What is the primary difference between benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines?
Why do the effects of barbiturates diminish after approximately 2 weeks?
Why do the effects of barbiturates diminish after approximately 2 weeks?
What is the effect of chloride ions entering the cell when barbiturates and benzodiazepine are given together?
What is the effect of chloride ions entering the cell when barbiturates and benzodiazepine are given together?
What is the mechanism of action of non-benzodiazepine anxiolytics?
What is the mechanism of action of non-benzodiazepine anxiolytics?
What is the primary therapeutic use of benzodiazepines?
What is the primary therapeutic use of benzodiazepines?
What is a common adverse reaction of benzodiazepines?
What is a common adverse reaction of benzodiazepines?
What is the primary characteristic of depression?
What is the primary characteristic of depression?
Which neurotransmitter is facilitated by barbiturates to inhibit impulse transmission?
Which neurotransmitter is facilitated by barbiturates to inhibit impulse transmission?
What is the primary effect of sedatives on a patient?
What is the primary effect of sedatives on a patient?
What is the main difference between hypnotics and sedatives?
What is the main difference between hypnotics and sedatives?
What is the duration of action of long-acting barbiturates?
What is the duration of action of long-acting barbiturates?
What is the result of increased chloride ion influx due to barbiturates?
What is the result of increased chloride ion influx due to barbiturates?
What happens when antidepressants block the reuptake of endogenous neurotransmitters?
What happens when antidepressants block the reuptake of endogenous neurotransmitters?
What is a common mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?
What is a common mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?
What is the mechanism of action of some antidepressants that inhibit enzymes that destroy neurotransmitters?
What is the mechanism of action of some antidepressants that inhibit enzymes that destroy neurotransmitters?
What is the mechanism of action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
What is the mechanism of action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
What is the overall effect of antidepressants on neurotransmitters?
What is the overall effect of antidepressants on neurotransmitters?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in movement, attention, and emotion?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in movement, attention, and emotion?
What is the effect of a deficiency of Serotonin?
What is the effect of a deficiency of Serotonin?
Which of the following is a type of agent used to treat anxiety disorders?
Which of the following is a type of agent used to treat anxiety disorders?
What is the effect of a deficiency of Norepinephrine?
What is the effect of a deficiency of Norepinephrine?
What is the primary role of Hypnotics and Sedatives?
What is the primary role of Hypnotics and Sedatives?
What is the primary effect of local anesthesia on the patient?
What is the primary effect of local anesthesia on the patient?
What is the primary difference between general anesthesia and local anesthesia?
What is the primary difference between general anesthesia and local anesthesia?
What is the mechanism of action of topical anesthesia?
What is the mechanism of action of topical anesthesia?
What is the primary difference between regional anesthesia and local infiltration anesthesia?
What is the primary difference between regional anesthesia and local infiltration anesthesia?
What is the primary effect of general anesthesia on a patient?
What is the primary effect of general anesthesia on a patient?
What is the result of destroying enzymes in impulse transmission?
What is the result of destroying enzymes in impulse transmission?
Which enzyme is inhibited by Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?
Which enzyme is inhibited by Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?
What is a therapeutic use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?
What is a therapeutic use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?
What is a possible adverse reaction of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?
What is a possible adverse reaction of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?
Which neurotransmitters are involved in impulse transmission?
Which neurotransmitters are involved in impulse transmission?
What is the effect of destroying enzymes in neurotransmission?
What is the effect of destroying enzymes in neurotransmission?
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of MAOIs?
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of MAOIs?
What is the result of MAOI therapy?
What is the result of MAOI therapy?
What is a possible cause of nausea and vomiting in MAOI therapy?
What is a possible cause of nausea and vomiting in MAOI therapy?
Which of the following is a common adverse reaction of MAOIs?
Which of the following is a common adverse reaction of MAOIs?
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