Hypnotic benzodiazepines
a. promote deeper sleep stages.
b. can produce prolonged effects in older adults.
c. are metabolized more rapidly in the presence of steroids.
d. enhance short-term recall.
B
Hypnotic benzodiazepines have a high lipophilicity, resulting in increased half-life in older adults. They also promote lighter sleep stages, are potentiated by steroids, and cause memory failure.
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