Asked by Felicia Flammia on Apr 27, 2024
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Minor tranquilizers are known as__________
A) barbiturates.
B) benzodiazepines.
C) enkephalins.
D) tricyclics.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs used primarily for treating anxiety, insomnia, and certain types of seizures, characterized by their tranquilizing effects.
Minor Tranquilizers
A class of medications used to treat anxiety and insomnia by calming or depressing the central nervous system.
- Identify the function of pharmaceuticals in managing anxiety disorders and classify them.
Verified Answer
BP
Breanna PursellApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Minor tranquilizers refer to benzodiazepines, not barbiturates or tricyclics. Enkephalins are a type of opioid peptide, not a class of medication.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the function of pharmaceuticals in managing anxiety disorders and classify them.
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