PHARM Chpt. 11

Which of the following agents are the most commonly prescribed type of antianxiety drugs?

• Barbiturates

• Benzodiazepines

Which of the following agents may decrease the effectiveness of benzodiazepines?

• Tobacco

• Omeprazole

The use of barbiturates is absolutely contraindicated in patients with a positive family history of

• porphyria

• high blood pressure.

Which of the following is the longest acting barbiturate?

• Pentobarbital (Nembutal)

• Phenobarbital (Luminal)

What percentage of Americans only seek oral health care when absolutely necessary?

• 10%

• 20%

Most patients with generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks are being treated with

• antidepressants

• benzodiazepines.

Which is best for all types of anxiety and muscle strain?

• Benzodiazepines

• Meprobamate

What should be done once a patient being treated with a benzodiazepine for “dental appointment” insomnia sees there is no reason to fear the appointment?

• Switch to a nonbenzodiazepine, benzodiazepine receptor agonist such as eszopiclone.

• Utilize nonpharmacologic sleep measures prior to the next appointment.

The nonbenzodiazepine, benzodiazepine receptor agonists (NBRAs) are used to treat

• insomnia

• seizures

Which benzodiazepine is preferred for use in elderly patients?

• Benzodiazepines that require phase I metabolism and not phase II metabolism

• Benzodiazepines that require phase II metabolism and not phase I metabolism