Although Not Necessarily the Recommended First Line Medication for This

question 61

Multiple Choice

Although not necessarily the recommended first line medication for this problem, the class of drugs most frequently prescribed to treat anxiety in older adults is

• A) antidepressants.
• B) benzodiazepines.
• C) beta blockers.
• D) buspirone.

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