Sedatives and Hypnotics Overview
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What is the major pharmacologic action of benzodiazepines when given in low doses?

  • Stimulate GABA receptors in the brain
  • Reduce overall CNS alertness
  • Decrease anxiety by acting on the limbic system (correct)
  • Produce respiratory depression
  • Which drug class is known for its ability to induce sleep when given in high doses?

  • Barbiturates (correct)
  • Nonbenzodiazepines-Nonbarbiturates
  • Buspirone
  • Benzodiazepines
  • What is the primary method of excretion for benzodiazepines after metabolism?

  • Lungs
  • Urine (correct)
  • Feces
  • Sweat
  • Which drug class is used for short-term treatment of simple insomnia but loses effectiveness by the end of the 2nd week?

    <p>Nonbenzodiazepines-Nonbarbiturates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is considered the first anxiolytic in a class of drugs known as azaspirodecanedione derivatives?

    <p>Buspirone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of buspirone compared to other common antianxiety drugs?

    <p>No effects on the CNS when taken with alcohol or sedative-hypnotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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