The risk for physical and psychological dependence is high from which class of medications, which is rarely used to treat insomnia or anxiety?
1. SSRIs
2. MAOIs
3. Benzodiazepines
4. Barbiturates
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: These medications do not have a high risk for physical and psychological dependence.
Rationale 2: MAOIs do not have a high risk for physical and psychological dependence.
Rationale 3: Benzodiazepines do not have a high risk for physical and psychological dependence.
Rationale 4: Barbiturates have a high risk for physical and psychological dependence.
Global Rationale: Barbiturates have a high risk for physical and psychological dependence. SSRIs, MAOIs, and benzodiazepines do not have a high risk for physical and psychological dependence.
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