Which of the following disadvantages does not limit using benzodiazepines as antianxiety agents?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following disadvantages does not limit using benzodiazepines as antianxiety agents?

A. Tendency to develop psychologic dependence B. A high risk of drug interactions based on liver enzyme induction C. Synergic CNS depression with concomitant use of other drugs D. The formation of active metabolites

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The mechanism of amphetamine action is related to:

A. Direct catecholaminergic agonist action B. Inhibition of monoamine oxidase C. Increasing a release of catecholaminergic neurotransmitters D. All of the above

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Cordiamine is useful in the treatment of:

A. Hypotension B. Coronary insufficiency C. Respiratory insufficiency D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Addiction is associated with the existence of:

A. Psychological dependence B. Physiological dependence C. Tolerance D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Cocaine exerts its central action by:

A. Inhibiting phosphodiesterase B. Increasing a release of catecholaminergic neurotransmitters, including dopamine C. Inhibiting dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake D. Altering serotonin turnover

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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