Which of the following is a central nervous system depressant approved for the treatment of the sleep disorder narcolepsy?
A)Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
B)Ketamine
C)3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
D)Rohypnol

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Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is the central nervous system depressant approved for the treatment of narcolepsy. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic and could potentially be used for depression and chronic pain. 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is classified as a stimulant and is not approved for medical use. Rohypnol is a benzodiazepine and is not approved for the treatment of narcolepsy.

Which of the Following Is a Central Nervous System Depressant