Chlordiazepoxide Quiz

Q1: Chlordiazepoxide is primarily indicated for which of the following?

a) Bipolar disorder

b) Anxiety disorders

c) Hypertension

d) Depression

Q2: Which formulation of Chlordiazepoxide is commonly used?

a) Capsule

b) Oral solution

c) Nasal spray

d) Topical cream

Q3: What is the most common side effect of Chlordiazepoxide?

a) Euphoria

b) Sedation

c) Hair loss

d) Weight gain

Q4: Which of the following is a contraindication for Chlordiazepoxide?

a) Hypertension

b) Angle-closure glaucoma

c) Diabetes

d) Hyperthyroidism

Q5: What is the maximum daily dose of Chlordiazepoxide for severe anxiety?

a) 30 mg/day

b) 60 mg/day

c) 80 mg/day

d) 100 mg/day

Q6: Chlordiazepoxide enhances the inhibitory effects of which neurotransmitter?

a) Dopamine

b) Serotonin

c) GABA

d) Acetylcholine

Q7: Which of the following conditions might Chlordiazepoxide exacerbate?

a) Anemia

b) Hypothyroidism

c) Porphyria

d) Hyperlipidemia

Q8: What is the preferred tapering method for discontinuing Chlordiazepoxide?

a) Abrupt discontinuation

b) Gradual dose reduction

c) Switching to another benzodiazepine

d) Switching to an SSRI

Q9: Chlordiazepoxide has a long half-life due to its active metabolites. Which of the following is one of its active metabolites?

a) Oxazepam

b) Desmethyldiazepam

c) Lorazepam

d) Temazepam

Q10: Which was the first benzodiazepine to be developed?

A) Diazepam

B) Lorazepam

C) Chlordiazepoxide

D) Alprazolam

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