All of the Following Statements About Tranquilizers Are Accurate EXCEPT

question 97

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about tranquilizers are accurate EXCEPT:

• A) tranquilizers are overprescribed by general physicians for patients who complain of any kind of mood disorder.
• B) tranquilizers are not effective in treating depression.
• C) tranquilizers increase the activity of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
• D) tranquilizers produce unpleasant physical reactions, including dry mouth and decreased sexual desire.

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