As the nurse administers benzodiazepines to her clients with anxiety, she knows to teach them that:
1. Kava kava and St. John's wort may potentiate action
2. There are no foods to avoid when taking benzodiazepines
3. These medications have no risk for any dependency
4. It is fine to have alcoholic drinks frequently with these meds
ANS: 1
Option 1 is true. Grapefruit can increase the risk for toxicity, so option 2 is incorrect. Benzodiaz-epines may cause dependency, so option 3 is wrong. Alcoholic drinks can potentiate the action, so option 4 is incorrect.
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