A client states that the physician prescribed a tranquilizer for ...

[erika]

A client states that the physician prescribed a tranquilizer for a sleep disorder. Upon reviewing the prescribed order, the nurse finds that tranquilizers are often referred to as which type of medication?
 
  1. Sedatives
  2. Cannabinoids
  3. Alcohol
  4. Hallucinogens

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has been using barbiturates at high doses for a long period of time. What does the nurse expect when assessing this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Tremors
  2. Tolerance
  3. Psychological dependence
  4. Physical dependence
  5. Hallucinations

[millet]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Sedatives is another name for tranquilizers.
Rationale 2: Cannabinoids is incorrect because cannabinoids are THC or marijuana.
Rationale 3: Alcohol is incorrect because alcohol is not a tranquilizer, and is not prescribed by a physician to help a client sleep.
Rationale 4: Hallucinogens is incorrect because these medications are not prescribed to help a client sleep, and have no medical use.

Global Rationale: Sedatives is another name for tranquilizers. Cannabinoids is incorrect because cannabinoids are THC or marijuana. Alcohol is incorrect because alcohol is not a tranquilizer, and is not prescribed by a physician to help a client sleep. Hallucinogens is incorrect because these medications are not prescribed to help a client sleep, and have no medical use.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Tremors are not caused by barbiturates.
Rationale 2: Tolerance is caused by barbiturates.
Rationale 3: Psychological dependence is caused by barbiturates.
Rationale 4: Physical dependence is caused by barbiturates.
Rationale 5: Hallucinations are not often caused by long-term barbiturate use.

Global Rationale: Tolerance, psychosocial dependence, and physical dependence can all result from long term barbiturate use. Tremors and hallucinations are not caused by long term barbiturate use.

[erika]

Thank you!

[millet]

Always glad to help...