A nurse is making patient rounds and determines that one of her patients is having paradoxical symptoms related to the use of benzodiazepines. Which of the following symptoms would the patient manifest?
a. Insomnia, excitation, euphoria, and rage
b. Laryngeal edema, hypotension, and wheals
c. Vasodilation, flushing, and orthostatic hypotension
d. Confusion, central nervous system depression, and disorientation
ANS: A
The paradoxical symptoms manifested by someone using benzodiazepines are insomnia, excitation, euphoria, and rage.
Laryngeal edema, hypotension, and wheals are manifestations of anaphylaxis.
Vasodilation, flushing, and orthostatic hypotension indicate an adverse reaction to the medication.
Confusion, central nervous system depression, and disorientation may be manifestations of a benzodiazepine overdose.
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