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AEWBW

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on: Jul 19, 2018
To educate a patient regarding what to expect following the administration of a benzodi-azepine, the nurse must understand that benzodiazepines:
 
  a. Have a rapid onset of peak action
  b. Reduce availability of GABA
  c. Generally diminish the activity of GABA
  d. Interact with serotonin to increase availability

Question 2

Which patient outcomes would be most applicable for the patient who has been taking benzodiazepines? Patient will state:
 
  a. That there are specific foods to avoid while on this medication
  b. An understanding of how to increase medication dosage
  c. That alcohol is a substance to avoid while on the medication
  d. An understanding that he or she can return to work while on this medication


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guyanai

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Benzodiazepines do have a more rapid onset. There is no effect on the availability or function of GABA. Benzodiazepines do not diminish GABA activity; they enhance it.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Combining a benzodiazepine with alcohol or other CNS depressant is potentially fatal. No food restrictions exist. Dosage should not be changed without consultation with the physi-cian. Patients may return to work unless experiencing sedation. In this case, they would be cautioned not to operate machinery.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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