Deck 6: Drug Therapy for the Nervous System: Antianxiety and Hypnotic Drugs

Question 1

Which of the following substances may induce sleep?

A) thiamin
B) melanin
C) amphotamin
D) melatonin

Answer 1

melatonin

Question 2

The most common adverse effects of zolpidem (a benzodiazepine-like drug) include which of the following?

A) insomnia
B) daytime drowsiness and dizziness
C) anxiety
D) seizure

Answer 2

daytime drowsiness and dizziness

Question 3

Which of the following drugs causes a lack of feeling or awareness?

A) analgesics
B) anxiolytics
C) anticonvulsants
D) anesthetics

Answer 3

anesthetics

Question 4

Which of the following is known as a recurrent, intensely uncomfortable episode?

A) panic attack
B) social phobia
C) post-traumatic stress disorder
D) petit mal seizure

Question 5

Excess alcohol consumed in the evening may shorten:

A) hearing
B) sleep
C) diarrhea
D) vision

Question 6

Which of the following drugs or types of drugs are NOT classified as anxiolytics or hypnotics?

A) barbiturates
B) cocaine
C) benzodiazepines
D) benzodiazepine-like drugs

Question 7

The trade name of chlordiazepoxide is:

A) Librium
B) Valium
C) Xanax
D) Buspar

Question 8

Which of the following is a benzodiazepine?

A) sertraline
B) fluoxetine
C) buspirone
D) lorazepam

Question 9

Which of the following is the most serious adverse effect of benzodiazepines?

A) impaired judgment
B) visual disturbances
C) respiratory depression
D) rebound insomnia

Question 10

Long term use of barbiturates may cause:

A) generalized tonic-clonic seizures
B) cortical focal seizures
C) eclampsia
D) bone pain, muscle pain, and weight loss

Question 11

Benzodiazepines should be used cautiously during pregnancy, and are categorized as:

A) category D
B) category C
C) category A
D) category B

Question 12

Buspirone has three distinct advantages compared to benzodiazepines, and all of the following apply to it, EXCEPT:

A) it does not cause sedation
B) it has no abuse potential
C) it has no effect on anxiety
D) it does not intensify the effects of CNS depressants

Question 13

All selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are used primarily for generalized anxiety disorder, but they were developed as which of the following?

A) anti-inflammatory drugs
B) antidepressants
C) antihypertensive drugs
D) none of the above

Question 14

Anxiety disorder responds well to treatment from which of the following?

A) psychotherapy
B) drug therapy
C) behavior therapy
D) all of the above

Question 15

Which of the following drugs are the first choice drugs for treating anxiety and insomnia?

A) benzodiazepines
B) antibiotics
C) barbiturates
D) antihistamines

Question 16

Which of the following drugs produce considerably less physical dependence and tolerance?

A) barbiturates
B) benzodiazepines
C) buspirone
D) none of the above

Question 17

The first-line drugs for post-traumatic stress disorder are:

A) paroxetine and sertraline
B) escitalopram and paroxetine
C) fluoxetine and fluvoxamine
D) buspirone and venlafaxine

Question 18

Which of the following barbiturates is classified as long-acting?

A) pentobarbital
B) secobarbital
C) phenobarbital
D) amobarbital

Question 19

Panic attack symptoms typically disappear within:

A) 10 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 60 minutes
D) 60 days

Question 20

Which of the following terms is defined as a recurrent, persistent thought, impulse, or mental image that is unwanted?

A) phobia
B) obsession
C) stress
D) insomnia

Question 21

Generalized anxiety disorder may last for __________ months or longer.

Question 22

Panic attacks have a sudden onset, reaching peak intensity within __________ minutes.

Question 23

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a potentially disabling condition characterized by persistent obsessions and __________ that cause marked distress with daily living.

Question 24

Social anxiety disorder was formerly known as social __________.

Question 25

The most common anxiety disorder is __________ anxiety.

Question 26

The sedative-hypnotic drugs are used primarily to treat anxiety and __________.

Question 27

Antianxiety agents were previously known as __________.

Question 28

Insomnia and __________ are treated primarily with benzodiazepines.

Question 29

The benzodiazepines are categories as Schedule __________ drugs.

Question 30

__________ diazepam is used to terminate status epilepticus.

Question 31

Barbiturates cause tolerance and dependence, and have __________ abuse potential.

Question 32

Thiopental is given to __________ general anesthesia.

Question 33

Buspirone is prescribed for management of __________ disorders.

Question 34

Phenobarbital and mephobarbital are used for seizure disorders and neonatal __________.

Question 35

Barbiturates still have important applications in seizures and __________.

Question 36

Buspirone may __________ serum digoxin levels.

Question 37

Nonbenzodiazepines have become quite popular as __________ aids. They are not indicated for anxiety.

Question 38

Benzodiazepines should be used cautiously during pregnancy, and in __________ or debilitated patients.

Question 39

Onset of panic disorder usually occurs in the late __________ or early __________.

Question 40

__________ is the inability to fall alseep or stay asleep.

Question 41

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-diazepam

A)Serax
B)Valium
C)Xanax
D)ProSom
E)Ativan

Question 42

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-estazolam

A)Serax
B)Valium
C)Xanax
D)ProSom
E)Ativan

Question 43

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-lorazepam

A)Serax
B)Valium
C)Xanax
D)ProSom
E)Ativan

Question 44

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-alprazolam

A)Serax
B)Valium
C)Xanax
D)ProSom
E)Ativan

Question 45

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-oxazepam

A)Serax
B)Valium
C)Xanax
D)ProSom
E)Ativan

Question 46

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-pentobarbital

A)Seconal
B)Luminal
C)Amytal
D)Mebaral
E)Nembutal

Question 47

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-mephobarbital

A)Seconal
B)Luminal
C)Amytal
D)Mebaral
E)Nembutal

Question 48

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-phenobarbital

A)Seconal
B)Luminal
C)Amytal
D)Mebaral
E)Nembutal

Question 49

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-secobarbital

A)Seconal
B)Luminal
C)Amytal
D)Mebaral
E)Nembutal

Question 50

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-amobarbital

A)Seconal
B)Luminal
C)Amytal
D)Mebaral
E)Nembutal