Charles Is Taking a Prescription Drug to Reduce the Anxiety

question 29

Multiple Choice

Charles is taking a prescription drug to reduce the anxiety he has been feeling since he lost his job.He finds that when he takes the drug he experiences some short-term lethargy and impaired coordination.It is likely that Charles' physician has prescribed

• A) a sedative.
• B) a narcotic.
• C) a stimulant.
• D) a hallucinogen.

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