PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Shannon is taking a tranquilizer drug to reduce anxiety prescribed by her doctor. The doctor told her to never take this drug with alcohol because it can be lethal. What type of drug is Shannon taking?
A
MDMA
B
meth
C
opiate
D
barbiturate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What are Barbiturates? Depressant drug used to help sleep, relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, and prevent seizures. Prescribed names: Fiorina®, Pentothal®, Seconal®, or Nembutal®.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prescription tranquilizers are often prescribed for anxiety relief or to relieve muscle spasms. These include benzodiazepine drugs such as alprazolam (e.g., Xanax®), muscle relaxants such as Soma®, and other prescription tranquilizers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Benzodiazepines may be prescribed to treat severe anxiety or severe insomnia, when either is having a significant impact on your daily life. In some cases, doctors may prescribe the benzodiazepine clonazepam to treat panic disorder.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is used as a hypnotic and sedative and may induce dependence. Barbital is also used in veterinary practice for central nervous system depression. Barbital is a schedule IV controlled drug.

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