Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Special Education Practice Exam

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Which of the following is true about benzodiazepines?

They offer long-term solutions for anxiety
They are not effective for muscle relaxation
They are used for both anxiety treatment and sleep aids
They are exclusively used for seizure treatments

The correct answer is: They are used for both anxiety treatment and sleep aids

Benzodiazepines are a class of medications that are widely recognized for their effectiveness in treating a variety of conditions, notably anxiety and insomnia. They work by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which has a calming effect on the brain. This ability to induce relaxation and somnolence qualifies them not only as anxiolytics (anxiety relievers) but also as hypnotics or sleep aids, making option C accurate. They are commonly prescribed for managing anxiety disorders due to their quick onset of action and efficacy. Furthermore, they may also be utilized to assist with sleep disturbances, thereby addressing both anxiety and sleep-related issues in a single class of medications. Эта двойная способность подчеркивает важность бензодиазепинов в клинической практике и их многофункциональность, что и является причиной, по которой этот ответ является правильным.