What drug reverses the sedative effects of benzodiazepines?

a. Naloxone
b. Flumazenil
c. Fentanyl
d. Vecuronium

ANS: B
Flumazenil prevents the sedative effects of benzodiazepines by competitively binding to benzo-diazepine receptors. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to facilitate opioid withdrawal. Fen-tanyl is a synthetic opioid that is more potent than morphine. Vecuronium is a nondepolarizing paralyzing agent.

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