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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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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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