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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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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


Mollykgkg

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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