This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient on triazolam (Halcion) begins to complain of forgetfulness. The nurse should consider the ... (Read 56 times)

Engineer

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient on triazolam (Halcion) begins to complain of forgetfulness. The nurse should consider the possibility that which of the following effects may be occurring?
 
  a. Retrograde amnesia
  b. Toxicity
  c. The expected effect
  d. Anterograde amnesia

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a patient on benzodiazepines who exhibits drowsiness, lethargy, and confusion, and has respirations of 11/minute.
 
  The nurse recognizes these signs and symptoms and should prepare to administer which drugs ordered by the prescriber?
  a. Flumazenil (Romazicon)
  b. Naloxone (Narcan)
  c. Epinephrine (adrenaline)
  d. Atropine (AtroPEN)


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ally

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Anterograde amnesia has been assessed in patients taking triazolam.
Triazolam does not cause retrograde amnesia.
The patient shows no evidence of triazolam toxicity.
Forgetfulness in not an expected effect of medications, including triazolam.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The patient exhibits signs and symptoms of benzodiazepine overdose, therefore the nurse should administer an antagonist such as flumazenil.
Naloxone is indicated for narcotic overdose.
Epinephrine is indicated for anaphylaxis.
Atropine is indicated for cholinergic overdose.


Engineer

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks


ally

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Welcome :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.

Did you know?

Vampire bats have a natural anticoagulant in their saliva that permits continuous bleeding after they painlessly open a wound with their incisors. This capillary blood does not cause any significant blood loss to their victims.

Did you know?

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

Percussion for Ascites: Shifting Dullness, Patient on Left Side Percussion for Ascites: Shifting Dullness, Patient on Left Side
Inflammation. Inflammation is characterized by the presence of swelling, redness, heat, and pain. Sw Inflammation. Inflammation is characterized by the presence of swelling, redness, heat, and pain. Sw
Each patient is greeted by the receptionist. Each patient is greeted by the receptionist.
Instructing a Patient on Breast Self-Examination Instructing a Patient on Breast Self-Examination
Amniocentesis. The patient is examined with ultrasound to determine the placental site and to locate ... Amniocentesis. The patient is examined with ultrasound to determine the placental site and to locate ...
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 2) Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 2)
Video: The Lac Operon in E. Coli

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library