A 45-year-old patient with a history of anxiety presents to the clinic with complaints of excessive worry, restlessness, and muscle tension. Which class of medications primarily works by increasing the frequency of chloride flow through GABA A receptors to alleviate these symptoms?
Answer Choices:
a) Benzodiazepines (e.g., Xanax)
b) Antidepressants (e.g., Prozac)
c) Antipsychotics (e.g., Abilify)
d) Antihistamines (e.g., Benadryl)
e) Anticonvulsants (e.g., Neurontin)