What are the mechanism of Sedative-hypnotic drugs? Please briefly explain at your own words.

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Q: Why morphine show less analgesic activity after oral administration? Briefly explain at your own…

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Q: Explain the specific mechanisms whereby the mostcommon illicit drugs affect the brain.

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Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of using drugs?

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Q: WHAT IS THE PRIMARY HALLMARK OF SEDATIVE-HYPNOTIC TOXIDROME?

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Q: What role does associative learning play in drug relapse?  Be sure to include memory engrams and…

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Q: What is the mechanism of action of lithium and its possible adverse drug reactions?

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Q: Which of the following hypnotic agents is absorbed slowly? a) Phenobarbital b) Flurazepam c)…

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Q: How does solubility of general anesthetics affect the drug's performance?

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Q: Classify anti-adrenergic drugs and discuss its mechanism of action, pharmacological effects and…

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Q: Write the effects of heroin on human body.

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Q: Briefly explain the mechanism of analgesic action of morphine? explain at your own words

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Q: Why is aspirin overuse is not considered to be drug abuse, but excessive use of Oxycontin is.

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Q: How are over-the-counter drugs classified? How are they regulated?

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Q: Describe common signs of extrapyramidal side effects of antipsychotic drugs.

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Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of using benzodiazepine hypnotics versus non -…

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Q: Q. Which of the following agents inhibits hepatic metabolism of hypnotics? a) Flumazenil b)…

A: Hypnotics  are mainly used to induce sleep.

Q: Why Benzodiadepines consider as a better or safer sedative-hypnotic compare to Barbiturates? Or Why…

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Q: Identify examples of drugs classified as nonopioids, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, opioids…

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Q: Identify the various psychotherapeutic drug classes, such as anxiolytic drugs, antidepressants,…

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Q: Why Benzodiazepine induces tolerance? Please answer at your own words.

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Q: What are analgesic drugs? How are they classified and when are they usually recommended for use?

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Q: What are the long term effects of cocaine use? Name at least three. How are these different from the…

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Q: Discuss in details the CNS effect of morphine analgesic?  Please discuss at your own easy words.

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Q: Describe in detail the physiological and psychological effects of LSD and related hallucinogens.

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Q: Clinicians have come to realize that Benzodiazepine drugs poses significant problems. Which are…

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Q: Describe the short-term and potential long-term effects of alcohol on the body

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Q: Taking the broad categories of stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens, please explain the…

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Q: Factors influencing drug effects ?

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Q: What are the generic names of Tricyclic antidepressants?

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Q: Describe the mechanism of action of two different drugs used in the treatment of alcohol dependence

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