NCLEX-RN · Question #451
A client has begun to exhibit signs of alcohol withdrawal. Her blood pressure has risen from 120/60 to 190/100, pulse is increased from 88 to 110 bpm, and she is irritable and agitated and has gross…
The correct answer is B. A benzodiazepine such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium). (A) This answer is incorrect. Benzodiazepines are drugs of choice for alcohol withdrawal. (B) This answer is correct. The drug has a sedative effect, is safe, and has an anticonvulsant (C) This answer is incorrect. Amitriptyline is an antidepressant. (D) This answer is…
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A client has begun to exhibit signs of alcohol withdrawal. Her blood pressure has risen from 120/60 to 190/100, pulse is increased from 88 to 110 bpm, and she is irritable and agitated and has gross motor tremors of the hands. The nurse notifies the doctor. The nurse can anticipate that the doctor will order which of the following?
Options
- AAn opiate such as propoxyphene napsylate (Darvocet)
- BA benzodiazepine such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
- CA tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil)
- DA phenothiazine such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
How the community answered
(20 responses)- A5% (1)
- B70% (14)
- C5% (1)
- D20% (4)
Explanation
(A) This answer is incorrect. Benzodiazepines are drugs of choice for alcohol withdrawal. (B) This answer is correct. The drug has a sedative effect, is safe, and has an anticonvulsant (C) This answer is incorrect. Amitriptyline is an antidepressant. (D) This answer is incorrect. Chlorpromazine is most effective in psychotic disorders.
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