Sedative-Hypnotics
- Previous year questions on Sedative-Hypnotics for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Pharmacology section of the exam.
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- 38 live questions in Sedative-Hypnotics.
- 2 of 38 questions carry a verified exam year: 2017, 2018.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.About Ramelteon, which of the following is not true?
- AMT1 and MT2 receptor antagonist✓ Correct answer
- BMetabolized by Cytochrome p450
- CNo significant addictive potential
- DUseful in long-term treatment of insomnia
Q2.Benzodiazepine binding site on GABA receptors is on ?
- Ay-subunit
- Ba-subunit✓ Correct answer
- Cb-subunit
- Dd-subunit
Q3.Antidote for alprazolam is:-
- AProtamine sulphate
- BFlumazenil✓ Correct answer
- CEDTA
- DBAL
Q4.Which drug has inverse agonist activity at benzodiazepine receptors?
- AFlumazenil
- BBeta carboline✓ Correct answer
- CNaltrexone
- DZopiclone
Q5.Benzodiazepine antagonist is
- AFlumazenil✓ Correct answer
- BFurazolidone
- CNaloxone
- DNaltrexone
Q6.Barbiturates in pediatrics is:
- AContraindicated
- BLow safety✓ Correct answer
- CCan be used safely
- DNot much use
Q7.All are true of midazolam over diazepam except
- A2 to 3 times more potent than diazepam
- BIt has low water solubility and shows minimal risk for thrombophlebitis✓ Correct answer
- CHas more affinity for benzodiazepine receptors
- DBetter anxiolysis and amnesia
Q8.IV ultrashort acting barbiturate:
- AMeprobamate
- BPentobarbitone
- CThiopentone✓ Correct answer
- DPhenobarbitone
Q9.I.V. diazepam causes following in a patient on dental chair:
- ATinel's sign
- BVerrill's sign✓ Correct answer
- CBattle's sign
- DBell's sign
Q10.Acute Barbiturate poisoning results in:
- ARenal failure
- BLiver failure
- CRespiratory failure✓ Correct answer
- DConvulsions
Answer key
Q1: A. MT1 and MT2 receptor antagonist; Q2: B. a-subunit; Q3: B. Flumazenil; Q4: B. Beta carboline; Q5: A. Flumazenil; Q6: B. Low safety; Q7: B. It has low water solubility and shows minimal risk for thrombophlebitis; Q8: C. Thiopentone; Q9: B. Verrill's sign; Q10: C. Respiratory failure.
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