A 57-year-old male patient with a history of alcoholism has decided to stop drinking. Of the following, the agent most commonly used to treat anxiety and agitation associated with the initial stages of alcohol withdrawal is: (A) zaleplon, (B) flurazepam, (C) clonazepam, (D) chlordiazepoxide
Answer is D. Chlordiazepoxide Because it is long-acting and has relatively low abuse potential, chlordiazepoxide is the antianxiety agent most commonly used to treat the anxiety and agitation associated with the initial stages of alcohol withdrawal.