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waynest

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A client is ordered to receive chlordiazepoxide (Librium) for severe anxiety. The nurse monitors for which symptoms of severe anxiety or panic attack?
 
  a. Dyspnea and heart palpitations
  b. Trembling, shaking, and gastrointestinal upset
  c. Dizziness and anorexia
  d. Drowsiness and blurred vision

Question 2

What is a common side effect for which the nurse must monitor during administration of both phenothiazine and non-phenothiazine medications?
 
  a. Hypertension
  b. Renal failure
  c. Increase in number of white blood cells
  d. Extrapyramidal symptoms


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Beatricemm

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Dyspnea and heart palpitations are symptoms of severe anxiety; also experienced is chest pain, dizziness, or faintness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
These medications are known for their extrapyramidal symptoms.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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