Why Is a Combination of Antipsychotic Agents with Benzodiazepines Useful

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Multiple Choice

Why is a combination of antipsychotic agents with benzodiazepines useful in initial treatment of the agitated patient?(Select all that apply.)

• A) Antipsychotics are not effective for 2 days.
• B) Benzodiazepines allow for lower dosages of antipsychotic agents to be used, thereby decreasing serious adverse effects seen with high-dose therapy.
• C) It assists in calming the psychotic patient.
• D) It allows for rapid increase in dosing of the antipsychotic agents to expedite treatment of hallucinations.
• E) It effectively treats extrapyramidal adverse effects associated with antipsychotic agents.

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