Exam 2 Pharmacological Agents and Their Class

Question 1

Temazepam

Answer 1

Benzodiazepine Hypnotic

*FDA approved for insomnia

Question 2

Triazolam

Answer 2

Benzodiazepine Hypnotic

*FDA approved for insomnia

Question 3

Zolpidem

Answer 3

Non-Benzo BZD-Ras Hypnotic

IR,ER,SL formulation

*FDA approved for insomnia

Question 4

Zaleplon

Answer 4

Non-benzo BZD-Ras
Hypnotic

*FDA approved for insomnia

Question 5

Eszopiclone

Answer 5

Non-benzo BZD-Ras
Hypnotic

*FDA approved for insomnia

Question 6

Ramelteon

Answer 6

Melatonin Receptor Agonist
Hypnotic

*FDA approved for insomnia

Question 7

Suvorexant

Answer 7

Orexin Receptor Agonist
Hypnotic

*FDA approved for insomnia

Question 8

Lemborexant

Answer 8

Orexin Receptor Agonist Hypnotic

*FDA approved for insomnia

Question 9

Doxepin

Answer 9

Antidepressant
hypnotic

*FDA approved for insomnia

Question 10

Amitriptyline

Answer 10

Antidepressant
Hypnotic

*off-label for insomnia

Question 11

Mirtazapine

Answer 11

Anitdepressant
Hypnotic

*off-label for insomnia

Question 12

Trazodone

Answer 12

Antidepressant
Hypnotic

*Off-label for insomnia

Question 13

Diphnenhydramine

Answer 13

Antihistamine
Hypnotic

*FDA approved for insomnia

Question 14

Doxylamine

Answer 14

Antihistamine Hypnotic

*FDA approved for insomnia

Question 15

Hydroxyzine

Answer 15

Antihistamine Hypnotic

*Off-label for insomnia

Question 16

Melatonin

Answer 16

OTC Supplement
Hypnotic

*off-label

Question 17

Valerian

Answer 17

OTC supplement

Hypnotic

Question 18

Kava/chamomile/wuling

Answer 18

OTC supplement

hypnotic

Question 19

Alprazolam

Answer 19

Benzodiazepine

Anxiolytic

Question 20

Chlordiazepoxide

Answer 20

Benzodiazepine

Anxiolytic

Question 21

Clonazepam

Answer 21

Benzodiazepine

Anxiolytic

Question 22

Diazepam

Answer 22

Benzodiazepine

anxiolytic

Question 23

Lorazepam

Answer 23

benzodiazepine

anxiolytic

Question 24

Oxazepam

Answer 24

benzodiazepine

anxiolytic

Question 25

Buspirone

Answer 25

partial agonist 5-HT1a receptor anxiolytic

Question 26

Hydroxyzine Pamoate/Hcl

Answer 26

block histamine H-1 and serotonin 5-HT2 receptors anxiolytic

Question 27

Propranolol

Answer 27

block cardiac beta receptor activation - decrease HR and force contraction - decrease BP anxiolytic

Question 28

Pregabalin

Answer 28

anxiolytic *Off-label

Question 29

Tiagabine

Answer 29

anticonvulsant anxiolytic

Question 30

Gabapentin

Answer 30

anticonvusant anxioltyic

Question 31

Lamotrigine

Answer 31

anticonvulsant anxiolytic

Question 32

Topiramate

Answer 32

anticonvulsant anxiolytic

Question 33

antipyshcotica

Answer 33

can be anxiolytic *risks typically outweigh benefits