A 41-year-old woman comes to the physician because of difficulty sleeping, restlessness, and excessive worrying for the past 8 months. She worries about paying for her children's education, her parents' health, and her own performance at work. Constant anxiety interferes with her ability to concentrate. The patient is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and treated with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. On follow up, the paitent's symptoms are improved excpet for bedtime anxiety that keep her awake. Which of the following medications is most appropriate for this patient's condition?

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Eductional Objective: When benzodiazepines are used in the treatment of anxiety, drug selection should consider the medication's duration of action.  Short- to intermediate-acting benzodiazepines (eg, lorazepam) are preferred in situations in which prolonged side effects of sedation and cognitive impairment must be minimized.

A 41-Year-Old Woman Comes to the Physician Because of Difficulty