In contrast to the barbiturates, the benzodiazepines:
1. cannot cross the blood-brain barrier.
2. have a built-in limit to the depth of CNS depression that they can produce.
3. are not lipid soluble.
4. have more difficulty affecting the CNS.
Correct Answer: 2
You might also like to view...
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a patient who will soon undergo a cardiac bypass. The nurse's teaching plan includes exercises of the extremities. What is the purpose of teaching a patient leg exercises prior to surgery?
A) Leg exercises increase the patient's muscle mass postoperatively. B) Leg exercises improve circulation and prevent venous thrombosis. C) Leg exercises help to prevent pressure sores to the sacrum and heels. D) Leg exercise help increase the patient's level of consciousness after surgery.
5. The nursing diagnosis for a client is immobility related to a stroke. Which classification system can be readily used with this diagnosis?
a. Omaha system of client problems b. Clinical pathways c. Nursing intervention classification d. International classification of disease (ICD)
A patient with pneumonia is having difficulty maintaining a clear airway. Which action should the nurse take to ensure this patient is adequately ventilated? Select all that apply.
A. Assess vital signs daily. B. Assess respiratory rates every shift. C. Assess breath sounds at least every four hours. D. Assess oxygen saturation level at least every four hours. E. Assess skin color at least every four hours.
List the aspects of Mrs. R's case that indicate insulin resistance