Anxiolytics Quiz: Trivia Questions!

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1.

What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
- A.
  
  Increase affinity of GABA receptor for GABA, increasing channel opening, increasing Cl- influx into cell, causing hyperpolarisation, decreasing the excitability of neurons
- B.
  
  Increase affinity of GABA receptor for bdzs, increasing channel opening, increasing Cl- influx into cell, causing depolarisation, decreasing excitability of neurons
- C.
  
  Increase affinity of GABA receptor for GABA, increasing channel opening, increasing Cl- influx into cell, causing rapid repolarisation, increasing the excitability of neurons
2.

What are the effects of benzodiazepines?
- A.
  
  Reduction of anxiety/aggression; increased drowsiness; reduction of muscle tone; anticonvulsant
- B.
  
  Reduction of anxiety but not aggression; sedation and induction of sleep; increased muscle tone; anticonvulsant
- C.
  
  Reduction of anxiety/aggression; sedation and induction of sleep; reduction of muscle tone; anticonvulsant
3.

Which of the following are examples of short and long-acting bdzs?
- A.
  
  Short - nordiazepam; long - oxazepam
- B.
  
  Short - temazepam; long - nordiazepam
- C.
  
  Short - oxazepam; long - nordiazepam
4.

Which of the following is a bdzs antagonist and what is its purpose?
- A.
  
  Flumazenizenil; reverses effects of bdzs in case of poisoning
- B.
  
  Zolpidem; reverses effects of bdzs in cause of adverse effects
- C.
  
  Amitriptyline; prolongs effects of bdzs
5.

Which of the following are examples of 5-HT agonists?
- A.
  
  Buspirone; tandospirone
- B.
  
  Citalopram; zolpidem
- C.
  
  Quinidine; lidocaine
6.

B-blockers mainly target...
- A.
  
  Sleep disturbance; aggression
- B.
  
  Sweating; tremor; tachycardia
- C.
  
  Apprehension; dread