Question 167 · LEK · Anxiolytics
Benzodiazepines possess the following actions except for:
- A. anxiolytic action.
- B. muscle relaxant action.
- C. hypnotic action.
- D. antipsychotic action.
- E. anticonvulsant action.
Hint
Think of the classic GABA-A–mediated effects of benzodiazepines and which listed action would instead require dopamine blockade.
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