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What is the mechanism of action of ramelteon?
What is the mechanism of action of ramelteon?
- GABAergic neurotransmission enhancer
- Dual orexin receptor antagonist
- Melatonin receptor agonist (correct)
- Melatonin receptor antagonist
Which peptide is involved in the control of wakefulness and targeted by suvorexant?
Which peptide is involved in the control of wakefulness and targeted by suvorexant?
- Dopamine C
- Orexin B (correct)
- Serotonin D
- Melatonin A
Which neurotransmission does ramelteon not directly affect?
Which neurotransmission does ramelteon not directly affect?
- Cholinergic
- GABAergic (correct)
- Dopaminergic
- Serotonergic
What is the primary indication for ramelteon?
What is the primary indication for ramelteon?
What type of circadian rhythm disturbances is ramelteon effective for treating?
What type of circadian rhythm disturbances is ramelteon effective for treating?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of ramelteon?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of ramelteon?
What is the teratogenicity category for most barbiturates?
What is the teratogenicity category for most barbiturates?
Which benzodiazepine antagonist has a short half-life due to rapid hepatic clearance?
Which benzodiazepine antagonist has a short half-life due to rapid hepatic clearance?
In terms of teratogenicity, what category are Ramelteon, Zaleplon, and Zolpidem classified under?
In terms of teratogenicity, what category are Ramelteon, Zaleplon, and Zolpidem classified under?
Which of the following drugs can enhance CNS depression when used concomitantly with sedative-hypnotics?
Which of the following drugs can enhance CNS depression when used concomitantly with sedative-hypnotics?
What is the main MOA of Flumazenil when used as an antagonist?
What is the main MOA of Flumazenil when used as an antagonist?
Which drug class does Flumazenil specifically block the effects of?
Which drug class does Flumazenil specifically block the effects of?
Which drug is the active S enantiomer of zopiclone with a longer half-life and causes less amnesia or day-after somnolence?
Which drug is the active S enantiomer of zopiclone with a longer half-life and causes less amnesia or day-after somnolence?
What is the main indication for Eszopiclone?
What is the main indication for Eszopiclone?
Which drug class does Zolpidem belong to?
Which drug class does Zolpidem belong to?
What is the mechanism of action of Ramelteon?
What is the mechanism of action of Ramelteon?
Which symptom is part of the withdrawal syndrome associated with Zolpidem?
Which symptom is part of the withdrawal syndrome associated with Zolpidem?
In the brain, what role do Melatonin and Orexin play in regulating sleep?
In the brain, what role do Melatonin and Orexin play in regulating sleep?
