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Studies have shown that _________ % of Americans never
or rarely visit the dentist due to their dental phobia/anxiety.
A. 1-3.
B. 5-7.
C. 8-10.
D. 11-15.

With anxiolysis, the following systems are unaffected
by the effects of benzodiazepines except:
A. Skeletal muscle system.
B. The ability to breathe independently.
C. Airway patency.
D. Cardiovascular function.

Benzodiazepines exhibit all of the following properties except:
A. Antianxiety.
B. Sedative-hypnotic.
C. Seizure inducer.
D. Skeletal muscle-relaxant.

True or false: Midazolam is long-acting when injected intravenously.
A. True.
B. False.

Which of the following are true of diazepam?
A. Peak plasma concentrations occur within 10 minutes
of administration.
B. Exhibits poor plasma protein binding.
C. The active metabolite lasts 20-30 hours.
D. The acute half-life is 6-8 hours.

True or false: Triazolam is the shortest-acting
benzodiazepine discussed in the article.
A. True.
B. False.

True or false: Benzodiazepines exert their effects
in the central nervous system.
A. True.
B. False.

Dose reduction strategies should be considered
when treating the following patient populations:
A. Advanced age.
B. Poor nutritional status.
C. Liver insufficiency.
D. All of the above.

An Indicator of Sedation Needs final score of _________ indicates
a moderate need for sedation.
A. 3-4.
B. 5-6.
C. 7-9.
D. 10-12.

10. The duration of action of triazolam is between ________ hours.
A. 0.5-1.0.
B. 1.0-1.5.
C. 1.5-2.0.
D. 2.5-3.0.

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