If a Physician Wanted to Relieve a Patient's Anxiety with a Treatment

question 128

Multiple Choice

If a physician wanted to relieve a patient's anxiety with a treatment that carries a lesser risk of drowsiness, overdose, and slowed breathing, the physician should prescribe:

• A) barbiturates.
• B) alcohol.
• C) benzodiazepines.
• D) cocaine.

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