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jparksx

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a heightened risk for seizures during his alcohol detoxification. Which medication may be included in the patient's care?
 
  a. Magnesium sulfate
  b. Chlordiazepoxide (Valium)
  c. Promethazine (Phenergan)
  d. Dicyclomine (Bentyl)

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing detoxification from alcohol. Which supplement can the nurse expect to be included in the prescribed medications?
 
  a. Potassium chloride
  b. Thiamine
  c. Riboflavin
  d. Folic acid


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
The person undergoing alcohol withdrawal is at risk for the development of seizures. Magnesium sulfate may be prescribed to prevent their onset. Chlordiazepoxide may be administered to re-duce anxiety. Promethazine (Phenergan) and dicyclomine (Bentyl) may be used to reduce symp-toms such as nausea and vomiting.

Answer to Question 2

B
The treatment for the alcoholic undergoing detoxification includes the administration of large doses of thiamine (vitamin B1). Thiamine acts as a nerve insulator in the body and is absent in the diets of most chronic alcoholics.


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