Child Psych

Category - Intervention

Benzodiazepines are typically used to treat anxiety disorders or sleep problems. They are considered anxiolytics when used to treat anxiety. Which of the following anxiolytics is NOT a benzodiazepine?
  1. Chlordiazepoxide
  2. Lorazepam
  3. Halazepam
  4. Buspirone
Explanation
Answer: D - Buspirone, brand name Buspar, is not a benzodiazepine. It does not cause many of the side effects that benzodiazepines do and has low potential for dependence.
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