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Question 449
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Classification
Question
SSBAQuestion Header
Which benzodiazepine is a short-acting hypnotic?
Question Stem
Select the single best answer.
Options
A
Diazepam
B
Chlordiazepoxide
C
Flurazepam
D
Nitrazepam
E
Temazepam
Explanation
Oxazepam, temazepam and triazolam are short-acting hypnotics. Nitrazepam and flurazepam are long-acting hypnotics, while diazepam and chlordiazepoxide are used as anxiolytic benzodiazepines.
Option Validity
A) Diazepam is an anxiolytic benzodiazepine rather than a short-acting hypnotic.
B) Chlordiazepoxide is an anxiolytic benzodiazepine.
C) Flurazepam is classified as a long-acting hypnotic.
D) Nitrazepam is classified as a long-acting hypnotic.
Further Reading
Saxena R. Textbook for MRCOG-1. Chapter 12: Pharmacology. Hypnotics, Sedatives and Anxiolytics, p.345.