Author Question: To educate a patient regarding what to expect following the administration of a benzodi-azepine, the ... (Read 31 times)

AEWBW · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

To educate a patient regarding what to expect following the administration of a benzodi-azepine, the nurse must understand that benzodiazepines:

a. Have a rapid onset of peak action
b. Reduce availability of GABA
c. Generally diminish the activity of GABA
d. Interact with serotonin to increase availability

Question 2

Which patient outcomes would be most applicable for the patient who has been taking benzodiazepines? Patient will state:

a. That there are specific foods to avoid while on this medication
b. An understanding of how to increase medication dosage
c. That alcohol is a substance to avoid while on the medication
d. An understanding that he or she can return to work while on this medication

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Benzodiazepines do have a more rapid onset. There is no effect on the availability or function of GABA. Benzodiazepines do not diminish GABA activity; they enhance it.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Combining a benzodiazepine with alcohol or other CNS depressant is potentially fatal. No food restrictions exist. Dosage should not be changed without consultation with the physi-cian. Patients may return to work unless experiencing sedation. In this case, they would be cautioned not to operate machinery.