Author Question: A nurse recognizes that the actions of benzodiazepines include which of the following findings? ... (Read 38 times)

kshipps · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse recognizes that the actions of benzodiazepines include which of the following findings? (Select all that apply.)

a. Sleep deprivation
b. Relief of general anxiety
c. Suppression of seizures and/or seizure activity
d. Development of tardive dyskinesia
e. Increase in muscle spasms

Question 2

A patient is to continue taking sustained-released benzodiazepines at home. A nurse has provided patient education about the medication. Which statement made by the patient demonstrates the need for further teaching?

a. I can take my medicine with food to reduce stomach upset.
b. I should take two pills if I miss a dose.
c. I should not crush or chew my pills.
d. I should try not to drive if I am sleepy during the day.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C
Benzodiazepines are indicated to relieve the symptoms of general anxiety and to suppress the central nervous system, thereby suppressing seizures and/or seizure activity.
Benzodiazepines cause sleepiness, not sleep deprivation.
Benzodiazepines do not cause tardive dyskinesia.
Benzodiazepines relax muscles, they do not increase muscle spasms.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Patients should be warned not to increase the dose or discontinue treatment of benzodiazepines without consulting the prescriber.
Benzodiazepines may be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal or stomach upset.
Benzodiazepines should not be crushed or chewed.
Driving should be avoided when the patient is sleepy or has residual effects associated with benzodiazepines.