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Sedative-Hypnotic-Anxiolytics Quiz

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What is the main difference between a sedative and a hypnotic drug?

Sedative affects motor functions, while hypnotic affects mental functions

Sedative reduces anxiety without inducing sleep, while hypnotic facilitates onset and maintenance of sleep (correct)

Sedative induces sleep, while hypnotic reduces anxiety

Sedative produces drowsiness, while hypnotic produces a calming effect

What is the characteristic of anxiety that distinguishes it from common life experiences?

It is characterized by uneasiness and tension

It involves sympathetic activation

It arises from an unknown source (correct)

It leads to tachycardia and palpitations

Why have benzodiazepines largely replaced barbiturates and meprobamate in the treatment of anxiety?

Benzodiazepines are more effective and safer (correct)

Barbiturates and meprobamate are no longer available in the market

Benzodiazepines are less addictive than barbiturates

Barbiturates and meprobamate have severe side effects

What is the minimum degree of CNS depression associated with sedation?

<p>Sedation induces a minimum degree of CNS depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does hypnosis differ from sedation?

<p>Hypnosis involves a higher degree of CNS depression than sedation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sedatives and Hypnotics

Sedatives relieve anxiety and promote relaxation, whereas hypnotics induce sleep.

Characteristics of Anxiety

Anxiety is distinguished from common life experiences by its excessive and persistent nature.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines have largely replaced barbiturates and meprobamate in the treatment of anxiety due to their greater efficacy and lower toxicity.

CNS Depression

Sedation is associated with a minimum degree of CNS depression, which impairs cognitive function but not to the point of unconsciousness.

Hypnosis vs Sedation

Hypnosis induces sleep, whereas sedation reduces anxiety and promotes relaxation without inducing sleep.

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Test your knowledge about sedative-hypnotic-anxiolytics including benzodiazepines and other drugs. Learn about the effects of sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic drugs on the central nervous system and their different levels of CNS depression.