Ramon has been diagnosed with panic attacks and has been prescribed an anti-anxiety drug to help relieve his symptoms. He has most likely been prescribed __________, and he may experience __________ as a side effect.
A.Valium; drowsiness
B. Prozac; nausea
C. lithium; addiction
D. Xanax; seizures
Answer:
Valium; drowsiness.
Explanation:
Valium (Diazepam) is a medicine often prescribed for the treatment of Panic Syndrome, as well as other substances in the benzodiazepine class. Drowsiness is an adverse reaction often cited by patients using benzodiazepines, occurring predominantly at the beginning of treatment and usually disappearing with prolonged administration.
