Dependence Risk
Practice 2026-2027
VERSION WITH
QUALITY QUESTIONS
AND VERRIFIED
ANSWERS 100%
RATED.
1. Which drug class has the highest risk
of physical dependence?
A. SSRIs
,B. Benzodiazepines
C. Antihistamines
D. Beta blockers
Answer: B
Benzodiazepines directly enhance GABA
and can rapidly lead to tolerance and
physical dependence.
2. A patient taking alprazolam daily for
6 months stops abruptly. What is the
priority concern?
A. Hypertension
B. Seizures
C. Weight gain
D. Constipation
Answer: B
,Abrupt withdrawal from benzodiazepines
can cause life-threatening seizures.
3. Which medication has the lowest
dependence risk?
A. Diazepam
B. Zolpidem
C. Buspirone
D. Lorazepam
Answer: C
Buspirone is non-sedating and non-habit
forming, with minimal dependence risk.
4. Which factor increases risk of drug
dependence?
, A. Short duration use
B. PRN dosing
C. High dose long-term use
D. Pediatric age
Answer: C
Long-term high-dose exposure leads to
tolerance and dependence.
5. Which patient is MOST at risk for
dependence?
A. Post-op patient on opioids for 3 days
B. Chronic anxiety patient on
benzodiazepines for 1 year
C. Patient taking antihistamines PRN
D. Patient on antibiotics
Answer: B
Practice 2026-2027
VERSION WITH
QUALITY QUESTIONS
AND VERRIFIED
ANSWERS 100%
RATED.
1. Which drug class has the highest risk
of physical dependence?
A. SSRIs
,B. Benzodiazepines
C. Antihistamines
D. Beta blockers
Answer: B
Benzodiazepines directly enhance GABA
and can rapidly lead to tolerance and
physical dependence.
2. A patient taking alprazolam daily for
6 months stops abruptly. What is the
priority concern?
A. Hypertension
B. Seizures
C. Weight gain
D. Constipation
Answer: B
,Abrupt withdrawal from benzodiazepines
can cause life-threatening seizures.
3. Which medication has the lowest
dependence risk?
A. Diazepam
B. Zolpidem
C. Buspirone
D. Lorazepam
Answer: C
Buspirone is non-sedating and non-habit
forming, with minimal dependence risk.
4. Which factor increases risk of drug
dependence?
, A. Short duration use
B. PRN dosing
C. High dose long-term use
D. Pediatric age
Answer: C
Long-term high-dose exposure leads to
tolerance and dependence.
5. Which patient is MOST at risk for
dependence?
A. Post-op patient on opioids for 3 days
B. Chronic anxiety patient on
benzodiazepines for 1 year
C. Patient taking antihistamines PRN
D. Patient on antibiotics
Answer: B
