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Mollykgkg

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Long-acting benzodiazepines can cause prolonged sedation and increased risk for falls in the elderly population. Which of the following is considered a long-acting benzodiazepine?
 
  A) Alprazolam (Xanax)
  B) Diazepam (Valium)
  C) Lorazepam (Ativan)
  D) Oxazepam (Serax)

Question 2

Which of the following medications is used to treat drug-induced extrapyramidal side effects associated with antipsychotic agents?
 
  A) Benztropine (Cogentin)
  B) Lithium carbonate (Lithane)
  C) Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
  D) Fluphenazine (Prolixin)



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kardosa007

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




Mollykgkg

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


kishoreddi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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