Pharmacology II

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Diazepam is preferred to a barbiturate as an antianxiety agent because diazepam

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Diazepam is preferred to a barbiturate as an antianxiety agent because diazepam

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Benzodiazepines exert their main effect on

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All of the following pertain to general anesthesia induced by thiopental EXCEPT:

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Which of the following factors contributes to the short duration of action of a single dose of thiopental?

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Speed of recovery from short-acting anesthesia with thiopental depends chiefly on the rapidity of

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The action of the ultrashort-acting barbiturates is terminated primarily by the process of

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of barbiturates?

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The cause of death from acute barbiturate poisoning is

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Which of the following adverse effects is most commonly associated with administration of an intravenous barbiturate?

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Important steps in the treatment of barbiturate poisoning include:
a. Maintaining an open airway
b. Increasing the input of afferent stimuli
c. Maintaining respiration
d. Administering a narcotic antagonist
e. Administering a central nervous system stimulant

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Which of the following are true regarding barbiturates?
a. Significantly elevates pain thresholds
b. Are metabolized by the liver
c. Are classified according to duration of action
d. Depress all levels of the CNS
e. Cause death by cardiovascular depression

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Barbiturates are contraindicated in a dental patient with:
a. Emphysema
b. Hypertension
c. Undiagnosed severe pain
d. Acute intermittent porphyria

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If diazepam (Valium) is to be given intravenously, it is recommended that a large vein be used in order to

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The most important therapeutic measure to be taken in a case of barbiturate poisoning is to

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For oral sedation in the dental setting, the most ideal group of agents is:

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Which of the following is an advantage of midazolam over diazepam EXCEPT one. Which one is this EXCEPTION?

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Which of the following drugs best reverses the effects of benzodiazepines?

Praxis Tests: Pharmacology Quiz on Pharmacology II, created by ACAPUN INSTITUTE on 09/11/2021.

Pharmacology II

Pharmacology II

Diazepam is preferred to a barbiturate as an antianxiety agent because diazepam

Diazepam is preferred to a barbiturate as an antianxiety agent because diazepam

Benzodiazepines exert their main effect on

All of the following pertain to general anesthesia induced by thiopental EXCEPT:

Which of the following factors contributes to the short duration of action of a single dose of thiopental?

Speed of recovery from short-acting anesthesia with thiopental depends chiefly on the rapidity of

The action of the ultrashort-acting barbiturates is terminated primarily by the process of

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of barbiturates?

The cause of death from acute barbiturate poisoning is

Which of the following adverse effects is most commonly associated with administration of an intravenous barbiturate?

Important steps in the treatment of barbiturate poisoning include: a. Maintaining an open airway b. Increasing the input of afferent stimuli c. Maintaining respiration d. Administering a narcotic antagonist e. Administering a central nervous system stimulant

Which of the following are true regarding barbiturates? a. Significantly elevates pain thresholds b. Are metabolized by the liver c. Are classified according to duration of action d. Depress all levels of the CNS e. Cause death by cardiovascular depression

Barbiturates are contraindicated in a dental patient with: a. Emphysema b. Hypertension c. Undiagnosed severe pain d. Acute intermittent porphyria

If diazepam (Valium) is to be given intravenously, it is recommended that a large vein be used in order to

The most important therapeutic measure to be taken in a case of barbiturate poisoning is to

For oral sedation in the dental setting, the most ideal group of agents is:

Which of the following is an advantage of midazolam over diazepam EXCEPT one. Which one is this EXCEPTION?

Which of the following drugs best reverses the effects of benzodiazepines?

Important steps in the treatment of barbiturate poisoning include:
a. Maintaining an open airway
b. Increasing the input of afferent stimuli
c. Maintaining respiration
d. Administering a narcotic antagonist
e. Administering a central nervous system stimulant

Which of the following are true regarding barbiturates?
a. Significantly elevates pain thresholds
b. Are metabolized by the liver
c. Are classified according to duration of action
d. Depress all levels of the CNS
e. Cause death by cardiovascular depression

Barbiturates are contraindicated in a dental patient with:
a. Emphysema
b. Hypertension
c. Undiagnosed severe pain
d. Acute intermittent porphyria