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on: Jul 23, 2018

Which benzodiazepine is preferred in the elderly because it is the least likely to accumulate with repeated dosing?

a. Diazepam
b. Clonazepam
c. Lorazepam
d. Estazolam

Question 2

As a group of agents, benzodiazepines differ from one another in terms of:

a. onset and duration of action.
b. depth of CNS depression.
c. pharmacologic actions.
d. side effects.

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jjorrostieta

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018

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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018

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