Rhody's Quiz :)

Antianxiety drugs may be used clinically as both anxiolytic and hypnotic (sleep-inducing) agents.

• True

• False

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the anxiolytic and hypnotic agents?

• Diazepam and phenobarbital induce the cytochrome P450 enzyme system

• Phenobarbital is useful in the treatment of acute intermittent porphyria

• Phenobarbital induces respiratory depression, which is enhanced by the consumption of ethanol

• Buspirone has actions similar to those of benzodiazepines

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding benzodiazepines?

• Benzodiazepines directly open chloride channels

• Benzodiazepines show analgesic actions

• Clinical improvement of anxiety requires 2 to 4 weeks of treatment with benzodiazepines

• All benzodiazepines have some sedative effects

Which of the following agents has a rapid anxiolytic effect and is best for the acute management of anxiety?

• Buspirone

• Venlafaxine

• Lorazepam

• Escitalopram

Which one of the following is a short-acting hypnotic?

• A. Phenobarbital

• B. Diazepam

• C. Chlordiazepoxide

• D. Triazolam

Which of the following sedative–hypnotic agents utilizes melatonin receptor agonist as the mechanism of action to induce sleep?

• A. Zolpidem

• B. Eszopiclone

• C. Estazolam

• D. Tasimelteon

Which antiparkinsonian drug may cause vasospasm?

• Amantadine

• Bromocriptine

• Entacapone

• Ropinirole

Modest improvement in the memory of patients with Alzheimer disease may occur with drugs that increase transmission at which receptor?

• Adrenergic

• Cholinergic

• Dopaminergic

• Serotonergic

Which medication would benefit a 55-year-old female patient recently diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

• Pramipexole

• Galantamine

• Riluzole

• Glatiramer

Which agent may cause tremors as an adverse effect and, thus, should be used with caution in patients with Parkinson disease, even though it is also indicated for the treatment of dementia associated with Parkinson disease?

• Benztropine

• Rotigotine

• Rivastigmine

• Dimethyl fumarate