Author Question: A client with panic disorder who has been prescribed sertraline in conjunction with alprazolam comes ... (Read 54 times)

charchew · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client with panic disorder who has been prescribed sertraline in conjunction with alprazolam comes to the clinic for a follow-up. The client states, I stopped taking the alprazolam about 2 days ago. I was feeling really sleepy and tired .

Which of the following would alert the nurse to suspect possible withdrawal? Select all that apply.
A) Metallic taste
B) Irritability
C) Dry, flushed skin
D) Tremor
E) Muscle flaccidity

Question 2

An older adult client is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown substance. The client, who appears to have dementia, has tremors, ataxia of the upper and lower extremities, depression, and confusion.

The nurse suspects ingestion of which of the following?
A) Lead
B) Aluminum
C) Manganese
D) Mercury