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lindiwe

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A nurse is administering an antianxiety agent that exerts its anxiolytic effects by potentiating the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Which of the following might the nurse be administering? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Alprazolam
  B) Buspirone
  C) Hydroxyzine
  D) Chlordiazepoxide
  E) Lorazepam

Question 2

A nurse is administering an antianxiety agent to a client. The nurse understands that long-term use of which of the following anxiolytics would be most likely to lead to physical or psychological tolerance? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Alprazolam
  B) Buspirone
  C) Hydroxyzine
  D) Chlordiazepoxide
  E) Doxepin



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, D, E
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Benzodiazepines like alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, and lorazepam exert their anxiolytic effects by potentiating the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Nonbenzodiazepines exert their effects in different ways.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, D
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Although long-term use of benzodiazepines such as alprazolam and chlordiazepoxide and nonbenzodiazepines such as buspirone, hydroxyzine, and doxepin can result in physical or psychological dependence, benzodiazepines are more likely to result in physical dependence and tolerance.




lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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