Why are benzodiazepines often preferred over barbiturates?(Select all that apply.)

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The selectivity of specific drugs at receptor sites accounts for the wide variety of uses.
There is a wide safety margin between the therapeutic and lethal dosages for these drugs.
Benzodiazepines decrease REM sleep to a lesser extent.Intentional and unintentional overdoses of benzodiazepines are often well tolerated and not fatal.There are transient hypotensive episodes with benzodiazepine therapy.

Why Are Benzodiazepines Often Preferred Over Barbiturates?(Select All That Apply