Author Question: Which client outcomes would be most applicable for the client who has been taking benzodiaze-pines? ... (Read 54 times)

dmcintosh · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which client outcomes would be most applicable for the client who has been taking benzodiaze-pines? Client will state:

1. That specific foods to avoid while on this medication
2. An understanding of how to increase medication dosage
3. That alcohol is a substance to avoid while on the medication
4. An understanding that he or she can return to work while on this medication

Question 2

Which person with mania is the least likely candidate to receive lithium? The client who is:

1. Recovering from a hysterectomy
2. Displaying symptoms of postpartum depression
3. 6 weeks pregnant
4. Taking hormone replacement therapy

nyrave · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Combining a benzodiazepine with alcohol or other CNS depressant is potentially fatal. 1. No food restrictions exist. 2. Dosage should not be changed without consultation with the physician. 4. Clients may return to work unless experiencing sedation. In this case, they would be cautioned not to operate machinery.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
Lithium is contraindicated during pregnancy because of teratogenic effects. Options 1, 2, and 4 would not be contraindicative to lithium therapy.