Charles is taking a prescription drug to reduce the anxiety he has been feeling since he lost his job. When he takes the drug, he experiences some short-term lethargy and impaired coordination. Charles' physician has likely prescribed a
A)sedative.
B)narcotic.
C)stimulant.
D)hallucinogen.

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Sedatives are known to reduce anxiety and can cause side effects such as lethargy and impaired coordination, which matches the description of the effects experienced by Charles.

Charles Is Taking a Prescription Drug to Reduce the Anxiety