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What is the primary mechanism of action of zolpidem, zaleplon, and eszopiclone?
What is the primary mechanism of action of zolpidem, zaleplon, and eszopiclone?
- Action on a subset of the benzodiazepine receptor family, BZ1 (correct)
- Antagonism of 5-HT1A receptors
- Inhibition of skeletal muscle relaxants
- Activation of GABA receptors
Which of the following is a characteristic of buspirone?
Which of the following is a characteristic of buspirone?
- Strong anxiolytic effects with significant sedation
- Relief of anxiety with little or no sedative effect (correct)
- Potentiation of GABA receptors
- Rapid onset of action in acute anxiety states
What is a disadvantage of buspirone?
What is a disadvantage of buspirone?
- Significant psychomotor impairment
- Rapid onset of action
- Potentiation of benzodiazepine receptors
- Slow onset of action (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of benzodiazepine-receptor agonists?
Which of the following is a characteristic of benzodiazepine-receptor agonists?
What is a characteristic of buspirone compared to benzodiazepines?
What is a characteristic of buspirone compared to benzodiazepines?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of benzodiazepine-receptor agonists?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of benzodiazepine-receptor agonists?
What is the mechanism of action of buspirone?
What is the mechanism of action of buspirone?
Which of the following is a characteristic of buspirone discontinuation?
Which of the following is a characteristic of buspirone discontinuation?
What is the primary difference between benzodiazepine-receptor agonists and benzodiazepines?
What is the primary difference between benzodiazepine-receptor agonists and benzodiazepines?
Which of the following is a characteristic of benzodiazepine-receptor agonists in sleep disorders?
Which of the following is a characteristic of benzodiazepine-receptor agonists in sleep disorders?
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