Deck 31: Treatment of Anxiety and Insomnia

Question 1

The physiologic difference between temazepam and zolpidem is:

A) Temazepam is a sedative, whereas zolpidem is a hypnotic
B) Temazepam binds to all the GABA-receptor subunits, whereas zolpidem attaches to specific ones only
C) Zolpidem is a benzodiazepine
D) Zolpidem is a also a melatonin agonist
E) Temazepam is a barbiturate

Answer 1

Temazepam binds to all the GABA-receptor subunits, whereas zolpidem attaches to specific ones only

Question 2

The benzodiazepine class of medications:

A) Can be used to effectively control muscle spasms
B) Is not habit forming
C) Has no risk of respiratory depression
D) Acts primarily on the NMDA receptor
E) Does not undergo extensive hepatic metabolism

Answer 2

Can be used to effectively control muscle spasms

Question 3

The receptors of the GABA complex are variously stimulated by multiple classes of medications including benzodiazapines. The result of such stimulation is:

A) A down regulation of the GABA receptor complex
B) Hyperpolarization of the postsynaptic cell
C) Decreased chloride influx
D) Increased activity of the postsynaptic neuron
E) Decreased seizure threshold

Answer 3

Hyperpolarization of the postsynaptic cell