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lb_gilbert

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The risk for physical and psychological dependence is high from which class of medications, which is rarely used to treat insomnia or anxiety?
 
  1. SSRIs
  2. MAOIs
  3. Benzodiazepines
  4. Barbiturates

Question 2

Which instructions should the nurse provide to the client who is prescribed a benzodiazepine? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Report significant mood changes.
  2. Avoid OTC medications used to induce sleep.
  3. Avoid alcoholic beverages.
  4. If a dose is missed, the client should take a double dose as soon as possible.
  5. Avoid caffeine.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: These medications do not have a high risk for physical and psychological dependence.
Rationale 2: MAOIs do not have a high risk for physical and psychological dependence.
Rationale 3: Benzodiazepines do not have a high risk for physical and psychological dependence.
Rationale 4: Barbiturates have a high risk for physical and psychological dependence.

Global Rationale: Barbiturates have a high risk for physical and psychological dependence. SSRIs, MAOIs, and benzodiazepines do not have a high risk for physical and psychological dependence.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3

Rationale 1: A client taking a benzodiazepine should report significant mood changes.
Rationale 2: A client taking a benzodiazepine should avoid OTC medications used to induce sleep.
Rationale 3: A client taking a benzodiazepine should avoid alcoholic beverages.
Rationale 4: The client should never double the dose of a benzodiazepine.
Rationale 5: The client taking a benzodiazepine does not need to avoid caffeine.

Global Rationale: A client taking a benzodiazepine should report significant mood changes. A client taking a benzodiazepine should avoid OTC medications used to induce sleep. A client taking a benzodiazepine should avoid alcoholic beverages. The client should never double the dose of a benzodiazepine. The client taking a benzodiazepine does not need to avoid caffeine.




lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


Jsherida

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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