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NguyenJ · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client who experiences panic attacks in social situations has been prescribed an antianxiety medication. The nurse would assess which of the following before administering the drug?

A) Temperature
B) Blood pressure
C) Blood sugar
D) Red blood cell count

Question 2

A client receiving antianxiety drug therapy complains of constipation. The nurse understands that this is the result of which of the following?

A) Excess fibrous food in the diet
B) Overdose of an antianxiety drug
C) Slowed intestinal transit time
D) Oral administration of the drug

kaillie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should check the client's blood pressure before administering the antianxiety drug because physiologic manifestations of panic attacks can include increased blood pressure. Temperature, blood sugar, and RBC count are not adversely affected by antianxiety drugs.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Constipation results from the action of the antianxiety agents, which slow intestinal transit time. An increased fiber intake would help combat the constipation. Constipation does not result from an overdose of the drug or from oral administration.