Shelly is taking a benzodiazepine to treat her anxiety. She should be concerned that __________.

A. mania is a relatively common side effect
B. she may become physically dependent on the drug
C. while her anxiety is likely to be diminished, her adaptive behaviors also are likely to become increasingly impaired
D. when taken in high dosages, the drugs have potentially serious effects on a woman's reproductive ability


Answer: B

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