Author Question: Barbiturates have which common adverse effect(s)? (Select all that apply.) a. Residual daytime ... (Read 67 times)

Redwolflake15 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Barbiturates have which common adverse effect(s)? (Select all that apply.)

a. Residual daytime sedation
b. Headache
c. Hyperactivity
d. Blurred vision
e. Impaired coordination

Question 2

What can occur as a result of rapid withdrawal from long-term use of barbiturate therapy? (Select all that apply.)

a. Anxiety
b. Delirium
c. Weakness
d. Grand mal seizures
e. Severe pain

kristenb95 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
The long half-life of a barbiturate medication often causes residual daytime sedation. Headache is a general adverse effect of barbiturates. Blurred vision is an adverse effect associated with the hypnotic dosages of long-acting barbiturates. Impaired coordination is an adverse effect of barbiturates. Hyperactivity is not generally an adverse effect of barbiturates unless the patient is experiencing a paradoxical response.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Anxiety, delirium, weakness, and grand mal seizures can be symptoms of rapid withdrawal from long-term use of barbiturate therapy. Severe pain is not a symptom of rapid withdrawal from long-term use of barbiturate therapy.