A patient comes in showing signs of depression. They are prescribed an SSRI but after 3 weeks, they are displaying symptoms of mania. Which medication may be more appropriate?
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Which class of drugs are also called tranquilizers?
A
Antipsychotics.
B
Antidepressants.
C
Antianxiety.
D
Mood Stabilizers.

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Step 1: Understand the question. The problem is asking which class of drugs is commonly referred to as tranquilizers. This requires knowledge of psychopharmacology and the functions of different drug classes.
Step 2: Review the definitions of the drug classes provided in the options: Antipsychotics, Antidepressants, Antianxiety, and Mood Stabilizers.
Step 3: Recall that tranquilizers are typically used to reduce anxiety and induce a calming effect. This aligns with the purpose of antianxiety medications.
Step 4: Differentiate antianxiety drugs from the other options: Antipsychotics are used to treat psychotic disorders, Antidepressants are used to treat depression, and Mood Stabilizers are used to manage mood swings in conditions like bipolar disorder.
Step 5: Conclude that the class of drugs commonly referred to as tranquilizers is Antianxiety medications, as they are specifically designed to alleviate anxiety and promote relaxation.
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