Advanced pharmacology test 1
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding benzodiazepines? CORRECT ANSWER -
All benzodiazepines have some sedative effects
Which one of the following is a short acting hypnotic? CORRECT ANSWER -
Triazolam
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the anxiolytic and hypnotic agents?
CORRECT ANSWER -
Phenobarbital induces respiratory depression, which is enhanced by the consumption of ethanol.
A 45 year old man who has been in a car accident is brought to the ER. His alcohol level is 275, hospital
records show previous admissions for alcohol related seizures. His wife confirms he has been heavily
drinking for 3 weeks. What treatment should be provided to the patient if he goes into withdrawal?
CORRECT ANSWER -
Lorazepam
,Which one of the following is a short acting hypnotic and better for sleep induction compares to sleep
maintenance? CORRECT ANSWER -
Zaleplon
Which of the following agents has a rapid anxiolytic effect and would be best for acute management of
anxiety? CORRECT ANSWER -
Lorazepam
Which of the following sedative-hypnotic agents utilizes melatonin receptor antagonism as the
mechanism of action to induce sleep? CORRECT ANSWER -
Ramelteon
All of the following agents for the management of insomnia are controlled substances and may have a
risk of addiction except
Doxepin
All of the following agents may cause cognitive impairment including memory problems when used at
, recommended doses except
Ramelteon
Which agent is best used in the ER setting for patients who are believed to have received too much
benzodiazepine or taken an overdose
Flumazenil
Benzodiazepines
Alprazolam
Chlordiazepoxide
Clonazepam
Clorazepate
Diazepam
Estazolam
Flurazepam
Lorazepam
Midazolam
Oxasepam
Quazepam
Temazepam
Triazolam
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding benzodiazepines? CORRECT ANSWER -
All benzodiazepines have some sedative effects
Which one of the following is a short acting hypnotic? CORRECT ANSWER -
Triazolam
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the anxiolytic and hypnotic agents?
CORRECT ANSWER -
Phenobarbital induces respiratory depression, which is enhanced by the consumption of ethanol.
A 45 year old man who has been in a car accident is brought to the ER. His alcohol level is 275, hospital
records show previous admissions for alcohol related seizures. His wife confirms he has been heavily
drinking for 3 weeks. What treatment should be provided to the patient if he goes into withdrawal?
CORRECT ANSWER -
Lorazepam
,Which one of the following is a short acting hypnotic and better for sleep induction compares to sleep
maintenance? CORRECT ANSWER -
Zaleplon
Which of the following agents has a rapid anxiolytic effect and would be best for acute management of
anxiety? CORRECT ANSWER -
Lorazepam
Which of the following sedative-hypnotic agents utilizes melatonin receptor antagonism as the
mechanism of action to induce sleep? CORRECT ANSWER -
Ramelteon
All of the following agents for the management of insomnia are controlled substances and may have a
risk of addiction except
Doxepin
All of the following agents may cause cognitive impairment including memory problems when used at
, recommended doses except
Ramelteon
Which agent is best used in the ER setting for patients who are believed to have received too much
benzodiazepine or taken an overdose
Flumazenil
Benzodiazepines
Alprazolam
Chlordiazepoxide
Clonazepam
Clorazepate
Diazepam
Estazolam
Flurazepam
Lorazepam
Midazolam
Oxasepam
Quazepam
Temazepam
Triazolam
