The patient is receiving the benzodiazepine clonazepam (Klonopin) for the treatment of panic attacks. What is an important medication outcome for this patient as it relates to safety?

Question

1. The patient will verbalize the signs of developing Stevens-Johnson rash.
2. The patient will verbalize the importance of diet restrictions related to this drug.
3. The patient will verbalize the importance of having routine blood work done.
4. The patient will verbalize the consequences of stopping the drug abruptly.

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: Stevens-Johnson rash is not a side effect of benzodiazepines.
Rationale 2: There aren't any diet restrictions with the use of benzodiazepines.
Rationale 3: Routine blood work is not required with the use of benzodiazepines.
Rationale 4: Abrupt discontinuation of benzodiazepines like clonazepam (Klonopin) can result in serious withdrawal symptoms.
Global Rationale: Abrupt discontinuation of benzodiazepines like clonazepam (Klonopin) can result in serious withdrawal symptoms. There aren't any diet restrictions with the use of benzodiazepines. Routine blood work is not required with the use of benzodiazepines. Stevens-Johnson rash is not a side effect of benzodiazepines.