What Is a Major Drawback When Using Benzodiazepines to Treat

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is a major drawback when using benzodiazepines to treat phobias?

• A)Symptoms often recur when the patient stops taking the medication.
• B)Drugs don't work for a large percentage of patients with anxiety disorders.
• C)It is difficult to find the exact medication to treat each patient effectively.
• D)Most medications are too expensive to be taken on a regular basis.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bonding

A type of weak chemical bond formed when a hydrogen atom that is bonded to a highly electronegative atom like oxygen or nitrogen experiences attraction to another electronegative atom.

Molecules

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Different Molecules

Distinct entities consisting of two or more atoms bonded together, each with its own chemical and physical properties.

Outermost Shell

The outermost layer of electrons in an atom, which determines its chemical properties and reactivity.