NURS 6521 Final Exam Question 25 / NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology

Why are chlordiazepoxide and diazepam preferred benzodiazepines for alcohol withdrawal management?

1. They are long-acting, providing a self-tapering effect.
2. They are short-acting, reducing the risk of accumulation and overdose.
3. They enhance GABA activity more selectively than other benzodiazepines.
4. They are more potent at the GABA-A receptor than other benzodiazepines, making them effective at lower doses.
5. They have minimal effect on liver enzymes, making them safer for patients with liver impairment.

The correct Answer is They are long-acting, providing a self-tapering effect.

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