Anxiolytics and Hypnotics Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT suspected to be involved in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Ascorbic acid

Answer

Serotonin (5-HT)

Answer

Norepinephrine

Answer

Glutamate

Question 2

Modafinil is approved by FDA for treatment of all except:

Accepted Answer

Lethargy in depression

Answer

Narcolepsy

Answer

Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD)

Answer

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)

Question 3

How do benzodiazepines exert their sedative effects?

Accepted Answer

They enhance GABAergic transmission.

Answer

They increase norepinephrine levels and enhance GABA transmission.

Answer

They block dopamine receptors and enhance GABA transmission.

Answer

They inhibit acetylcholine release and enhance GABA transmission.

Question 4

Which of the following actions is NOT associated with tricyclic antidepressants?

Accepted Answer

MAO inhibition

Answer

Block 5-HT or NE reuptake

Answer

Anticholinergic action

Answer

Causes sedation

Question 5

Diazepam poisoning is treated by:

Accepted Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

Resins

Answer

Hemofiltration

Answer

Charcoal

Question 6

Drug of choice for night terrors:

Accepted Answer

Clonazepam

Answer

Tricyclic antidepressant

Answer

Meprobamate

Answer

Diazepam

Question 7

Which of the following dependence-causing drugs is most commonly abused worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Cannabis

Answer

Heroin

Answer

Amphetamine

Answer

Cocaine

Question 8

Clozapine is used in:

Accepted Answer

Resistant schizophrenia

Answer

Depression

Answer

Mania

Answer

Delirium

Question 9

Which antipsychotic has anti-suicidal properties?

Accepted Answer

clozapine

Answer

chlorpromazine

Answer

aripiprazole

Answer

amisulpride

Question 10

Use of lithium in pregnancy can result in which of the following abnormalities in the baby?

Accepted Answer

Ebstein's anomaly

Answer

Anencephaly

Answer

Caudal dysgenesis syndrome

Answer

Elfin facies

Anxiolytics and Hypnotics — MCQs

Anxiolytics and Hypnotics — MCQs

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