This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A client is hospitalized and is prescribed diazepam. Before administering the drug, which of the ... (Read 49 times)

Coya19@aol.com

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 601
on: Jul 23, 2018
A client is hospitalized and is prescribed diazepam. Before administering the drug, which of the following information should the nurse obtain? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Complete medical history
  B) Mental status exam
  C) Anxiety level
  D) Pain assessment
  E) Medication history

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client with anxiety who is to receive an antianxiety agent as part of the treatment. The nurse recognizes that benzodiazepines would not be used based on which of the following conditions? Select all that apply
 
  A) Cataracts
  B) Acute narrow-angle glaucoma
  C) Hypotension
  D) Psychoses
  E) Pregnancy


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

manuelcastillo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
Before starting anxiolytic therapy in a hospitalized client, the nurse obtains a complete medical history, including mental status and anxiety level.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
The use of benzodiazepines is contraindicated in clients with known hypersensitivity, psychoses, acute narrow-angle glaucoma, and pregnancy.


Coya19@aol.com

  • Member
  • Posts: 601
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

tkempin

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.

Did you know?

About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced; that is, they look yellow. Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice and begin to have brain damage, they become excessively lethargic.

Did you know?

Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

Intradermal drug administration: (a) cross section of skin showing depth of needle insertion Source: Intradermal drug administration: (a) cross section of skin showing depth of needle insertion Source:
Plasma protein binding and drug availability: (a) drug exists in a free state or bound to plasma pro Plasma protein binding and drug availability: (a) drug exists in a free state or bound to plasma pro
Drug Effects on Synaptic Transmission Drug Effects on Synaptic Transmission
Enterohepatic recirculation of a drug can increase its half-life in the body and prolong its ... Enterohepatic recirculation of a drug can increase its half-life in the body and prolong its ...
Clinically Significant Drug-Drug Interactions in Dentistry Clinically Significant Drug-Drug Interactions in Dentistry
Clinically Significant Drug-Drug Interactions in Dentistry Clinically Significant Drug-Drug Interactions in Dentistry
Video: Epinephrine/NE (heart rate, altered blood flow, glycogenolysis & bronchodilation)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library