Question 188 · LEK · Hypnotics

Which of the following medications will provide the most rapid onset of hypnotic effect?

  1. A. mianserin.
  2. B. mirtazapine.
  3. C. olanzapine.
  4. D. zolpidem.
  5. E. chlorprothixen.
Hint

Look for the drug designed purely as a hypnotic, with rapid absorption and a short half-life.

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