Clonazepam (Klonopin), a benzodiazepine, is used on certain patients with which disorders of the central nervous system?
a. Motion sickness
b. Parkinsonism
c. Myoclonic seizures
d. Chronic vertigo
ANS: C
Clonazepam (Klonopin) is used in the treatment of petit mal and myoclonic seizures.
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