A client admitted to the health care facility for alcohol ...

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A client admitted to the health care facility for alcohol withdrawal has been prescribed an antianxiety medication.
 
  The nurse instructs the client about the need for cessation of alcohol consumption based on the understanding that the client would be at increased risk for which of the following?
 
  A) Antianxiety drug toxicity
  B) Respiratory depression
  C) Sedation
  D) CNS depression

Question 2

A client who was receiving a benzodiazepine for treatment of anxiety tells the nurse that he has decided to discontinue the treatment. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?
 
  A) Be sure to gradually decrease the dosage over time.
  B) It's fine to just stop taking the medication.
  C) You need to first increase the dose and then stop.
  D) It's important that you continue the medication even if you want to stop.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should suggest that the client stop consuming alcohol while therapy is going on because such consumption increases the risk for CNS depression. Increased risk for digitalis toxicity is identified when the client is taking digoxin for management of cardiac problems. Increased risk for sedation and respiratory depression is identified when tricyclic antidepressants or antipsychotics are being used simultaneously with an antianxiety agent.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse should suggest the client gradually decrease the dosage schedule to avoid withdrawal symptoms. It is not advisable for the nurse to suggest just stopping the medication, increasing the dosage, or continuing with the medication as prescribed.

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