Benzodiazepines Used to Go by the Name Tranquilizers Because They

question 83

True/False

Benzodiazepines used to go by the name tranquilizers because they calm jittery feelings, relax the muscles, and promote sleep.

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Definitions:

Low Sacrifice Ratio

A condition indicating that an economy can reduce inflation with a relatively small decrease in economic output or increase in unemployment.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Central Bank

An institution that manages a country's currency, money supply, and interest rates. Central banks also oversee the commercial banking system of their respective countries.

Sacrifice Ratio

The sacrifice ratio measures the cost of reducing inflation in terms of the percentage of GDP lost per each percentage point decrease in inflation.