Which of the following statements regarding the use of benzodiazepines is INCORRECT?
a. Benzodiazepines are primarily used for skeletal muscle relaxation, preprocedure sedation, and anticonvulsant activity.
b. Benzodiazepines have an onset of action of 1–5 minutes when given parenterally.
c. Benzodiazepines act on the CNS by interacting with GABA receptor sites.
d. Benzodiazepines are dangerous to the patient and should be used with extreme caution due to a narrow therapeutic index.
d
Rationale: a. Answer is a correct statement
b. Answer is a correct statement.
c. Answer is a correct statement
d. Correct. Benzodiazepines may be used safely in the prehospital setting because of their effectiveness and safety.
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