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Which group of drugs is used for relief of anxiety and induction of sleep?

  • Sedative-hypnotics (correct)
  • Stimulants
  • Antidepressants
  • Antipsychotics

What physical symptoms are associated with anxiety?

  • Hypotension and bradycardia
  • Tachycardia and palpitation (correct)
  • Hypothermia and dry skin
  • Hypoventilation and dizziness

Which receptors do benzodiazepines act on?

  • $NMDA$ receptors
  • $Dopamine$ receptors
  • $GABA_B$ receptors
  • $GABA_A$ receptors (correct)

When are sedative-anxiolytics usually used?

<p>For relief of anxiety during daytime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of sedative-hypnotics?

<p>Induction of sleep at night (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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