VSR-0016
QUESTION
Triflupromazine hydrochloride is a?
OPTIONS
(A) Tranquilizers
(B) Sedatives
(C) Narcotics
(D) All of the above
ANSWER
(B) Sedatives
EXPLANATION
Triflupromazine hydrochloride is a phenothiazine derivative with prominent sedative and CNS-depressant effects, so in the classification intended by this question it is considered a sedative. It reduces excitement, anxiety, and motor activity and may be used for restraint or as part of preanesthetic medication. Although phenothiazines are also commonly described as major tranquilizers, the expected classification here is sedative. It is not a narcotic, because it does not belong to the opioid analgesic group and does not produce narcotic analgesia; therefore, “all of the above” is also incorrect. Hence, option (B) Sedatives is the correct answer.
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