An inability to coordinate muscle activity is known as:
A. ataxia
B. muscular depression
C. absence seizure
D. a tonic–clonic seizure
a
Rationale: Ataxia is the term used for an inability to coordinate muscle activity. It is one of the adverse effects of the use of benzodiazepines.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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