Which drugs used to treat insomnia belong to the benzodiazepine class? (select all that apply)
a. Chloral hydrate (Somnote)
b. Estazolam (ProSom)
c. Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
d. Flurazepam (Dalmane)
e. Secobarbital (Seconal)
f. Triazolam (Halcion)
g. Zaleplon (Sonata)
h. Zolpidem (Ambien)
ANS: B, D, F
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