Which of the following statements regarding the use of Diazepam is FALSE?
a. Diazepam potentiates the effects of GABA in the CNS.
b. Diazepam is a skeletal muscle relaxant.
c. Diazepam produces sedation by binding with opiate receptors in the CNS.
d. Diazepam is a relatively short-acting medication.
c
Rationale: a. This is a true statement regarding Diazepam
b. This is a true statement regarding Diazepam
c. Correct. Diazepam does not bind with opiate receptors. Diazepam exerts its actions by enhancing the effects of endogenous GABA.
d. This is a true statement regarding Diazepam.
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