After teaching a group of nursing students about antianxiety drugs, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which as an example? Select all that apply
A) Alprazolam
B) Buspirone
C) Hydroxyzine
D) Chlordiazepoxide
E) Lorazepam
Ans: A, D, E
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Alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, and lorazepam are examples of benzodiazepine antianxiety drugs. Buspirone and hydroxyzine are considered nonbenzodiazepines.
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