A Benzodiazepine Is Often Administered Along with the Use of Ketamine

question 3

Multiple Choice

A benzodiazepine is often administered along with the use of ketamine because:

• A) Of the short duration of ketamine
• B) Of the high incidence of dysphoric episodes and disturbing dreams with ketamine
• C) Benzodiazepines increase the effectiveness of NMDA antagonism
• D) Benzodiazepines have analgesic properties

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