Nurses know that alcohol functions as a

A. Major tranquilizer: These are antipsychotic medications used to treat serious psychiatric disorders, not alcohol. B. CNS stimulant: Alcohol slows brain activity; it is not a stimulant. C. CNS depressant: Alcohol reduces central nervous system activity, resulting in drowsiness, slowed reaction times, and impaired coordination. D. Minor tranquilizer: These include benzodiazepines like diazepam, not alcohol.