Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs Quiz

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What is the primary effect of sedative-hypnotic drugs?

Inducing calmness and reducing anxiety (correct)
Increasing CNS activity
Inducing rage and anxiety
Promoting immediate sleep

How are sedative-hypnotic drugs classified?

Based on chemical structure
Based on onset of action
Based on lipid solubility
Based on clinical uses (correct)

What distinguishes sedative agents from tranquilizers?

Sedative agents reduce anxiety and exert a calming effect, while tranquilizers do not induce hypnosis (correct)
Tranquilizers induce immediate sleep, while sedative agents do not
Sedative agents primarily induce rage, while tranquilizers reduce anxiety
Tranquilizers primarily increase CNS activity

What distinguishes hypnotic drugs from sedative agents?

<p>Hypnotic drugs encourage onset and maintenance of a state of sleep, while sedative agents do not induce hypnosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers