An example of a 'miscellaneous' sedative and hypnotic used to sedate children in intensive care wards is:

An example of a 'miscellaneous' sedative and hypnotic used to sedate children in intensive care wards is:

a. nitrazepam
b. chloral hydrate
c. chamomile
d. phenobarbitone



Answer: B

An example of long-acting benzodiazepine used in the management of anxiety and acute withdrawal symptoms is:

An example of long-acting benzodiazepine used in the management of anxiety and acute withdrawal symptoms is:

a. diazepam
b. flumazenil
c. buspirone
d. midazolam.



Answer: A

An antidote for a person who has taken a benzodiazepine overdose is:

An antidote for a person who has taken a benzodiazepine overdose is:

a. oxygen
b. flumazenil
c. naloxone
d. caffeine.



Answer: B

Benzodiazepines are contraindicated in:

Benzodiazepines are contraindicated in:

a. alcohol withdrawal
b. insomnia
c. anxiety disorders
d. respiratory depression.



Answer: D

A non-pharmacological approach to promoting sleep could include:

A non-pharmacological approach to promoting sleep could include:

a. rearranging the position of bedroom furniture
b. smoking a cigarette before bedtime
c. drinking warm non-caffeinated drinks before bedtime
d. a 'night cap' of a caffeinated beverage before bedtime.



Answer: C

The mechanism of action of benzodiazepines is:

The mechanism of action of benzodiazepines is:

a. modulation of 5-HT receptors
b. activation of the GABAA receptor
c. antagonism of the GABAA receptor
d. facilitation of GABA binding to GABAA receptors.



Answer: D

Which is not considered to be a pharmacological property of benzodiazepines?

Which is not considered to be a pharmacological property of benzodiazepines?

a. Hypnotic
b. Antiepileptic
c. Muscle relaxant
d. Antidepressant



Answer: D

A drug used to reduce alertness and consciousness is known as a(n):

A drug used to reduce alertness and consciousness is known as a(n):

a. sedative
b. insomniac
c. anxiolytic
d. antidepressant


Answer: A

Paediatric and geriatric populations using sedative drugs are at great risk of:

Paediatric and geriatric populations using sedative drugs are at great risk of:

a. CNS depression
b. sleep disturbances
c. cardiac dysrhythmia
d. paradoxical CNS excitation.



Answer: A

A drug which may cause insomnia is a/ an:

A drug which may cause insomnia is a/ an:

a. benzodiazepine
b. nicotine preparation
c. antidepressant
d. antihistamine.



Answer: B