Which of the Following Is NOT Important Patient Education for Compliance

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT important patient education for compliance with benzodiazepines?

• A) Women using oral contraceptives need to consider alternative methods of birth control when using benzodiazepines.
• B) Drowsiness is a common side effect of benzodiazepines, and care should be taken when operating machinery.
• C) Benzodiazepines should be taken only when the patient is anxious.
• D) The dosage of benzodiazepines should not be increased or decreased without permission of the physician.
• E) Benzodiazepines should not be used during pregnancy.

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