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Top 30 MCQs on Sedatives & Hypnotics with Answers & Explanation

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📌 Introduction   Sedatives and hypnotics are CNS depressant drugs used to reduce anxiety and induce sleep. This topic is very important for GPAT, DSSSB, and other pharmacy exams. 📝 MCQs on Sedatives & Hypnotics   1. Sedatives are used to:   A) Increase BP   B) Reduce anxiety   C) Increase sugar   D) Cause pain   ✔ Answer: B) Reduce … Read more

Sedatives & Hypnotics: Classification, Mechanism, Uses & Side Effects

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📌 Introduction   Sedatives and hypnotics are central nervous system (CNS) depressant drugs used to reduce anxiety and induce sleep. They are commonly used in clinical practice and frequently asked in pharmacy exams like GPAT and DSSSB. 🔍What are Sedatives & Hypnotics?   • Sedatives → reduce anxiety and calm the patient   • Hypnotics → induce sleep … Read more