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    By What Mechanism Does Lorazepam Reduce Anxiety
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By What Mechanism Does Lorazepam Reduce Anxiety

Question 7

Question 7

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By what mechanism does lorazepam reduce anxiety?


A) Increasing serotonin levels
B) Blocking dopamine receptors
C) Depressing norepinephrine levels
D) Potentiating gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

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