Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs Multiple Choice Quiz

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Which of the following drugs is a Benzodiazepine?

  • Phenobarbital
  • Secobarbital
  • Thiopental
  • Flurazepam (correct)

Which sedative-hypnotic drug belongs to the Barbiturates category?

  • Pentobarbital (correct)
  • Chlordiazepoxide
  • Alprazolam
  • Lorazepam

Among the listed drugs, which one is commonly used for anxiety disorders?

  • Flurazepam
  • Triazolam (correct)
  • Phenobarbital
  • Secobarbital

Which one of these is a short-acting sedative-hypnotic drug?

<p>Triazolam (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is primarily used for inducing anesthesia rather than as a sedative-hypnotic?

<p>Thiopental (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sedative-hypnotic drug has a higher risk of abuse and dependence compared to others?

<p>Triazolam (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug from the list is more likely to lead to respiratory depression as a side effect?

<p>Phenobarbital (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sedative-hypnotic drug is often prescribed for the treatment of insomnia?

<p>Flurazepam (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is associated with a higher risk of causing anterograde amnesia as a side effect?

<p>Triazolam (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sedative-hypnotic drug is more commonly used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal symptoms?

<p>Lorazepam (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs

  • Benzodiazepines are a class of sedative-hypnotic drugs that include:
    • Triazolam
    • Alprazolam
    • Chlordiazepoxide
    • Flurazepam
    • Lorazepam

Barbiturates

  • Barbiturates are another class of sedative-hypnotic drugs that include:
    • Thiopental
    • Secobarbital
    • Phenobarbital
    • Pentobarbital

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