Which drug is classified as a wakefulness-promoting agent used in narcolepsy?
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Correct answer: Modafinil
Modafinil promotes wakefulness and is commonly used in narcolepsy. Its exact mechanism is unclear but involves modulation of dopamine pathways.
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