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Short-acting barbiturates are metabolized mainly in the
liver.NDEB released questions set 3
The short action of certain barbiturates is due to
rapid redistributionNDEB released questions part 2 set 8
The most important therapeutic measure to be taken in a case of barbiturate poisoning is to
assure adequate respirationNDEB released questions part 2 set 8
The chief mechanism by which the body metabolizes short-acting barbiturates is
hydroxylation and oxidation.NDEB released questions part 2 set 15
The chief mechanism by which the body metabolizes short-acting barbiturates is
hydroxylation and oxidation.NDEB released questions set 3
Long-acting barbiturates are mainly excreted by the
kidneys.NDEB released questions set 6
Which of the following drugs is(are) used to suppress pain?
1. Benzodiazepines.
2. Barbiturates.
3. Narcotic analgesics.
(3) only.
NDEB released questions set 7
The barbiturates Phenobarbital (Luminal), Mephobarbital (Mebaral), and Primidone (Mysoline) are classified as what type of barbiturate?
Long-actingAntianxiety agents and Antiepileptics
The brief duration of general anesthetic action of an ultra-short-acting barbiturate is due to what factor?
Rapid rate of redistribution from the brain to peripheral tissuesAntianxiety agents and Antiepileptics
Barbiturates are metabolized in
LiverAntianxiety agents and Antiepileptics
The length of action can be related to the lipid solubility of barbiturates with the ultrashort being the ___1___ lipid soluble and the long acting having the ___2___ lipid solubility.
1. most 2. leastAntianxiety agents and Antiepileptics
Barbiturates do NOT possess serious drug dependence potential.
FalseAntianxiety agents and Antiepileptics
The length of hypnotic action of ultrashort-acting barbiturate after a single dose is
5 to 20 minutesAntianxiety agents and Antiepileptics
The length of hypnotic action of Intermediate-acting barbiturate after a single dose is
3 to 6 hoursAntianxiety agents and Antiepileptics
The length of hypnotic action of long-acting barbiturate after a single dose is
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