BEnzodiazepines are true in___________________?

Correct answer: B. More safe than other sedatives when take in larger amounts

  • A. Produce distortion in sleep more than other sedatives
  • B. More safe than other sedatives when take in larger amounts
  • C. After metabolism of other drugs in liver
  • D. All have metabolically active substrates

Explanation

Benzodiazepines have a relatively wide safety margin and are less likely than barbiturates to cause fatal respiratory depression in overdose when taken alone. Their active metabolites are not a universal feature, so option d is false.

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