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haleyc112

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In a patient experiencing Benzodiazepine withdrawal, such as with Xanax or Ativan, which of the following would be administered by the nurse as an intervention?
 
  1. Sedatives
   2. Phenobarbital
   3. Amantidine
   4. A substitute, such as methadone

Question 2

The sibling of a child with a chronic health condition comes to the attention of the school nurse.
 
  The sibling is worried about the child's illness and is experiencing some negative feelings about all the attention that the child who is disabled is receiving. The sibling will likely benefit most from: a. saturation and ongoing attention from the nurse during the school year and beyond
  b. the caregivers being made aware of the sibling's problems
  c. a support group there they can gain knowledge, share feelings, and get help in coping
  d. their minister or priest being notified so the church can provide help to the child


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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1. Sedatives are used to treat withdrawal of hallucinogens.
2. Phenobarbital is one of the drugs used to treat Benzodiazepine withdrawal. Sedatives are used to treat withdrawal of hallucinogens. Amantidine is in the class of Dopamine agonists used to treat withdrawal from crack/cocaine. Methadone is used to treat opioid withdrawal.
3. Amantidine is in the class of dopamine agonists used to treat withdrawal from crack/cocaine.
4. Methadone is used to treat opioid withdrawal.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect: The sibling will not likely benefit most from saturation and ongoing attention from the nurse during the school year and beyond.
B Incorrect: The sibling will not likely benefit most from the caregivers being made aware of the sibling's problem.
C Correct: The sibling will likely benefit most from a support group there they can gain knowledge, share feelings, and get help in coping with the sibling's chronic condition.
D Incorrect: The sibling will not likely benefit most from their minister or priest being notified so the church can provide help to the child.


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haleyc112

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Happy to help you


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