Question 1

Benzodiazepines have been found to in some users.

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A) increase stage 1 and 2 sleep when started 
B) decrease stage 1 and 2 sleep when started 
C) cause rebound insomnia when discontinued 
D) increase REM sleep time 
A) increase stage 1 and 2 sleep when started 
B) decrease stage 1 and 2 sleep when started 
C) cause rebound insomnia when discontinued 
D) increase REM sleep time C

Question 2

All of the following describe benzodiazepines EXCEPT

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A) they have a large therapeutic window. 
B) all are proven to assist in seizure control. 
C) they require GABA molecules to be at receptor site to be effective. 
D) they are occasionally used as adjunct to treatment of anxiety. 
A) they have a large therapeutic window. 
B) all are proven to assist in seizure control. 
C) they require GABA molecules to be at receptor site to be effective. 
D) they are occasionally used as adjunct to treatment of anxiety. B

Question 3

The benzodiazepines are thought to exert their primary effect in the

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A) GABAf receptor site. 
B) GABAa receptor site. 
C) GABAc receptors in the descending fibers of the mesocortical system. 
D) GABAb receptor sites in the optic lobe. 
A) GABAf receptor site. 
B) GABAa receptor site. 
C) GABAc receptors in the descending fibers of the mesocortical system. 
D) GABAb receptor sites in the optic lobe. B

Question 4

Describe the serotonin syndrome, one of the more serious adverse effects of buspirone.

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Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life

Question 5

Describe the nature of the debate regarding the long-term efficacy of benzodiazepines as anxiolytics.

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The debate regarding the long-term effic

Question 6

The peak effects of zaleplon appear

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A) in the last 3 hours of the night's sleep. 
B) in the first 4 hours after ingestion. 
C) in the increased time spent asleep. 
D) during REM sleep. 
A) in the last 3 hours of the night's sleep. 
B) in the first 4 hours after ingestion. 
C) in the increased time spent asleep. 
D) during REM sleep.

Question 7

It is potentially dangerous to mix benzodiazepines with many prescription and over-the-counter drugs or herbal supplements.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The benzodiazepines are said to

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A) artificially simulate the effects of GABA at the receptor site. 
B) block the effects of GABA at the receptor. 
C) make the receptor site more sensitive to GABA molecules. 
D) activate production of more GABA molecules. 
A) artificially simulate the effects of GABA at the receptor site. 
B) block the effects of GABA at the receptor. 
C) make the receptor site more sensitive to GABA molecules. 
D) activate production of more GABA molecules.

Question 9

Benzodiazepine over-sedation usually is

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A) not commonly encountered when the person starts to take one of these medications. 
B) commonly encountered when the person starts to take one of these medications. 
C) a measure of the individual's vulnerability to the development of physical addiction to one of these compounds. 
D) a sure sign of cross tolerance to other CNS depressants such as alcohol orantihistamines. 
A) not commonly encountered when the person starts to take one of these medications. 
B) commonly encountered when the person starts to take one of these medications. 
C) a measure of the individual's vulnerability to the development of physical addiction to one of these compounds. 
D) a sure sign of cross tolerance to other CNS depressants such as alcohol orantihistamines.

Question 10

Which hypnotic drug works by binding with the melatonin receptor in the brain?

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A) Zolpidem 
B) Buspirone 
C) Ramelteon 
D) Rohypnol 
A) Zolpidem 
B) Buspirone 
C) Ramelteon 
D) Rohypnol

Question 11

Benzodiazepines are rarely injected into muscle tissue due to their erratic absorption.One exception to this is when a patient is experiencing

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A) a heart attack. 
B) an overdose of heroin. 
C) delirium tremors. 
D) a seizure. 
A) a heart attack. 
B) an overdose of heroin. 
C) delirium tremors. 
D) a seizure.

Question 12

The variations in chemical structure between different benzodiazepines

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A) affects the duration of action. 
B) affects their binding site within the brain. 
C) determines the production costs for that specific benzodiazepine. 
D) eliminates or facilitates the process of lipid binding for that chemical. 
A) affects the duration of action. 
B) affects their binding site within the brain. 
C) determines the production costs for that specific benzodiazepine. 
D) eliminates or facilitates the process of lipid binding for that chemical.

Question 13

Describe some of the more common side effects of the newer hypnotics.

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Some of the more common side effects of

Question 14

The patient who is prescribed buspirone should not expect to

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A) avoid drinking grapefruit juice. 
B) experience the peak effects in 2.5 hours. 
C) be able to dose just once daily. 
D) have to take a dose 3 times a day. 
A) avoid drinking grapefruit juice. 
B) experience the peak effects in 2.5 hours. 
C) be able to dose just once daily. 
D) have to take a dose 3 times a day.

Question 15

Persons taking diazepam have been found to have a 500% increased chance of

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A) optic neuritis. 
B) shortened reaction time. 
C) motor vehicle accidents. 
D) increased visual perception in dim light situations. 
A) optic neuritis. 
B) shortened reaction time. 
C) motor vehicle accidents. 
D) increased visual perception in dim light situations.

Question 16

The medical community collectively uses benzodiazepines for the treatment of chronic, or long-term, anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to your text, flunitrazepam (Rohypnol ®) is about

Accepted Answer

A) 10 times as potent as diazepam. 
B) half as potent as diazepam unless mixed with alcohol. 
C) three times as potent as diazepam. 
D) 100 times as potent as diazepam. 
A) 10 times as potent as diazepam. 
B) half as potent as diazepam unless mixed with alcohol. 
C) three times as potent as diazepam. 
D) 100 times as potent as diazepam.

Question 18

Discuss several medical uses of benzodiazepines.

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Benzodiazepines are a class of medicatio

Question 19

To date, researchers have identified subtypes of the GABA receptor, and the exact function of each __________.

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A) more than 20; is still being explored 
B) more than 20; has been identified 
C) between 12 and 15; has been genetically isolated 
D) less than 20; is still being explored 
A) more than 20; is still being explored 
B) more than 20; has been identified 
C) between 12 and 15; has been genetically isolated 
D) less than 20; is still being explored

Question 20

The brain constantly attempts to adjust to environmental demands through a number of compensatory mechanisms, including

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A) maintenance of consistent blood supplies to all parts of the amygdala. 
B) maintenance of neurotransmitter site responsiveness for NMDA. 
C) neural-definitation. 
D) neuroadaptation. 
A) maintenance of consistent blood supplies to all parts of the amygdala. 
B) maintenance of neurotransmitter site responsiveness for NMDA. 
C) neural-definitation. 
D) neuroadaptation.

Exam 7: Misuse of Benzodiazepines and Similar Agents

Benzodiazepines have been found to in some users.

All of the following describe benzodiazepines EXCEPT

The benzodiazepines are thought to exert their primary effect in the

Describe the serotonin syndrome, one of the more serious adverse effects of buspirone.

Describe the nature of the debate regarding the long-term efficacy of benzodiazepines as anxiolytics.

The peak effects of zaleplon appear

It is potentially dangerous to mix benzodiazepines with many prescription and over-the-counter drugs or herbal supplements.

The benzodiazepines are said to

Benzodiazepine over-sedation usually is

Which hypnotic drug works by binding with the melatonin receptor in the brain?

Benzodiazepines are rarely injected into muscle tissue due to their erratic absorption.One exception to this is when a patient is experiencing

The variations in chemical structure between different benzodiazepines

Describe some of the more common side effects of the newer hypnotics.

The patient who is prescribed buspirone should not expect to

Persons taking diazepam have been found to have a 500% increased chance of

The medical community collectively uses benzodiazepines for the treatment of chronic, or long-term, anxiety.

According to your text, flunitrazepam (Rohypnol ®) is about

Discuss several medical uses of benzodiazepines.

To date, researchers have identified subtypes of the GABA receptor, and the exact function of each __________.

The brain constantly attempts to adjust to environmental demands through a number of compensatory mechanisms, including

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