A Patient Is in the Clinic with Acute Symptoms of Anxiety.The

A patient is in the clinic with acute symptoms of anxiety.The patient is restless and has not slept in 3 days.The primary care NP observes that the patient is irritable and has moderate muscle tension.The patient's spouse reports that similar symptoms have occurred before in varying degrees for several years.The NP should refer the patient to a psychologist and should prescribe which drug for short-term use?

A) Alprazolam
B) Buspirone
C) Melatonin
D) Zolpidem