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You may proceed with this case only after completing (Case #23).
Benzodiazepines, which were introduced in the 1960’s are CNS depressants – at low doses act as anxiolytics, at high doses are sedatives-hypnotics.
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From
the previous case, you will recall the different categories of
benzodiazepines: high
potency, short-acting
high-potency,
long-acting
low
potency, short-acting
low
potency, long-acting
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