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Practice Questions
2025-
2026 WITH QUALIFIED
QUESTIONS AND
RATIFIED ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
1. Zopiclone is classified as:
,Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (Z-drug)
It enhances GABA activity but is structurally
different from benzodiazepines.
2. Primary mechanism of zopiclone is:
Enhancement of GABA-A receptor activity
This increases inhibitory neurotransmission
leading to sedation.
3. Zopiclone is most commonly used for:
Insomnia
It is indicated for short-term sleep induction
therapy.
4. A common side effect of zopiclone is:
,Metallic/bitter taste
This is a distinctive adverse effect of this
medication.
5. Zopiclone acts on which
neurotransmitter system?
GABAergic system
It potentiates GABA-mediated inhibition.
6. Z-drugs are preferred over
benzodiazepines because:
Lower risk of next-day sedation (generally)
They are more selective for sleep induction.
7. A major risk of long-term zopiclone use
is:
, Dependence
Tolerance and withdrawal can occur with
prolonged use.
8. Zopiclone should be avoided in:
Severe respiratory depression
It can worsen hypoventilation.
9. Zopiclone belongs to which drug class?
Cyclopyrrolone derivatives
Chemically distinct from benzodiazepines.
10. Which symptom suggests zopiclone
overdose?
Practice Questions
2025-
2026 WITH QUALIFIED
QUESTIONS AND
RATIFIED ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
1. Zopiclone is classified as:
,Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (Z-drug)
It enhances GABA activity but is structurally
different from benzodiazepines.
2. Primary mechanism of zopiclone is:
Enhancement of GABA-A receptor activity
This increases inhibitory neurotransmission
leading to sedation.
3. Zopiclone is most commonly used for:
Insomnia
It is indicated for short-term sleep induction
therapy.
4. A common side effect of zopiclone is:
,Metallic/bitter taste
This is a distinctive adverse effect of this
medication.
5. Zopiclone acts on which
neurotransmitter system?
GABAergic system
It potentiates GABA-mediated inhibition.
6. Z-drugs are preferred over
benzodiazepines because:
Lower risk of next-day sedation (generally)
They are more selective for sleep induction.
7. A major risk of long-term zopiclone use
is:
, Dependence
Tolerance and withdrawal can occur with
prolonged use.
8. Zopiclone should be avoided in:
Severe respiratory depression
It can worsen hypoventilation.
9. Zopiclone belongs to which drug class?
Cyclopyrrolone derivatives
Chemically distinct from benzodiazepines.
10. Which symptom suggests zopiclone
overdose?
