In assessing a client with polysubstance abuse, the nurse should recognize that withdrawal from which substance may require a life-saving emergency intervention?
A. Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
B. Diazepam (Valium)
C. Morphine (Astramorph)
D. Phencyclidine (PCP)
B
If large doses of a central nervous system (CNS) depressant (such as Valium) are repeatedly administered over a prolonged duration, a period of CNS hyperexcitability occurs on withdrawal of the drug. The response can be quite severe, even leading to convulsions and death.
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a. if negative, will allow the patient to compensate for weaknesses. b. if positive, will cause the patient to see challenges as devastating. c. is a concept that is derived from the patient internally. d. depends on relationships with family and friends.
What is the ideal attitude for the fetal body during labor?
a. Extension b. Lateral c. Flexion d. Transverse
Which of the following approaches has research suggested is the most effective way to approach drug addiction?
a. Criminal justice system b. Harm reduction c. Punishment approach d. Substance abuse education
The definition of HTN is a blood pressure greater than or equal to _________
a. 140/90 b. 145/95 c. 135/85 d. 130/80