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Which of the following is a common benzodiazepine agonist?
Which of the following is a common benzodiazepine agonist?
- Alprazolam
- Buspirone (BuSpar) (correct)
- Diazepam
- Lorazepam
What is the primary difference between benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine agonists?
What is the primary difference between benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine agonists?
- Benzodiazepines work faster, while agonists take longer to work.
- Benzodiazepines are used for short-term treatment, while agonists are used for long-term treatment. (correct)
- Benzodiazepine agonists enhance the effects of benzodiazepines.
- Benzodiazepines are used for anxiety, while agonists are used for depression.
What is a potential side effect of dopamine agonists?
What is a potential side effect of dopamine agonists?
- Suicidal thoughts
- Exacerbation of depression and psychosis (correct)
- Decreased libido
- Dizziness and orthostatic hypotension
What is a potential side effect of abruptly stopping antidepressants?
What is a potential side effect of abruptly stopping antidepressants?
Which class of antidepressants is known to potentially cause sexual dysfunction?
Which class of antidepressants is known to potentially cause sexual dysfunction?
What is a potential side effect of tricyclic antidepressants that requires monitoring?
What is a potential side effect of tricyclic antidepressants that requires monitoring?
Which statement about monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is correct?
Which statement about monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is correct?
What is a potential side effect of the antipsychotic medication Haldol (haloperidol)?
What is a potential side effect of the antipsychotic medication Haldol (haloperidol)?
What precaution should be taken when prescribing disulfiram for alcohol dependency?
What precaution should be taken when prescribing disulfiram for alcohol dependency?
Which test is recommended for monitoring patients taking the antipsychotic medication clozapine?
Which test is recommended for monitoring patients taking the antipsychotic medication clozapine?
What is a common side effect of most antidepressant medications?
What is a common side effect of most antidepressant medications?
Which statement about seizure medications is correct?
Which statement about seizure medications is correct?
