A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving alprazolam. The nurse would be alert for which of the following as an initial adverse reaction with this drug?
A) Heartburn
B) Anorexia
C) Headache
D) Allergy
Ans: C
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The nurse should assess for headache as the initial adverse reaction in the client after administering alprazolam. Heartburn, anorexia, and allergy are adverse reactions observed in the client after administering salicylates.
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