Caution should be used when prescribing benzodiazepines to the elderly because they:
A) are rarely very effective.
B) may cause them to fall.
C) could interact with other medications reducing effectiveness.
D) may be metabolized into long-lasting,pharmacologically active metabolites.
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Q28: Barbiturates are:
A)cognitive enhancers.
B)cognitive inhibitors.
C)analgesics.
D)stimulating.
Q29: In cases of barbiturates overdose,treatment:
A)focuses on support
Q30: Benzodiazepines differ from one another mainly in:
A)pharmacodynamics.
B)pharmacokinetics.
C)both
Q31: Of the nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotic drugs,only _ has
Q32: The nonbarbiturate sedatives:
A)neither structurally resemble nor act
Q34: Paraldehyde:
A)is eliminated through the urine causing a
Q35: The so-called "Mickey Finn" is comprised of
Q36: Gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)acts to:
A)inhibit panic attacks.
B)inhibit
Q37: _ is the treatment for barbiturate overdose.
A)Administration
Q38: Experiencing _ is the most common symptom
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