Maxim is going to see his psychiatrist and is hoping that he will get a prescription for a drug that will help him with his escalating levels of anxiety. He wants a medication that will lower his overall state of physiological arousal and help him feel a sense of tranquility. What kind of medication is Maxim most hoping to receive?

A. a tricyclic
B. a benzodiazepine
C. a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
D. a neuroleptic

Answer: B

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