The patient is admitted to the in-patient substance abuse unit. She tells the nurse she has been buying "yellow jackets" (pentobarbital, [Nembutal]) on the street, but hasn't had any for a few days. What is the best plan by the nurse at this tim
1. Prepare to manage the depression and suicidal thoughts the patient will have.
2. Prepare to do frequent room searches, as the patient's friends will most likely bring drugs in for her.
3. Prepare to manage a withdrawal that could be life threatening.
4. Prepare to manage a withdrawal that will likely be minimal.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Barbiturates are central nervous depressant (CNS) drugs. Withdrawal symptoms resemble those of alcohol withdrawal, and may be life threatening. Withdrawal from barbiturates will more likely be life threatening, not minimal. Physical needs have priority over psychological needs, such as depression, in this case. Doing room searches is a good idea, but preparing for withdrawal is a higher priority.
You might also like to view...
The Human Genome Project is a government-funded research project that focused on reproductive technology
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse is reviewing the use of anticholinergic drugs. Anticholinergic drugs block the effects of which nervous system?
a. Central nervous system b. Somatic nervous system c. Sympathetic nervous system d. Parasympathetic nervous system
Most pharmacologic agents that are used in the treatment of mental disorders act by: (Select all that apply.)
A. Decreasing metabolic activity. B. Slowing activity in the beta cells. C. Decreasing protein binding. D.* Decreasing the action of neurotransmitters in the brain. E. Increasing the action of neurotransmitters in the brain.
What makes it difficult to use the term transformational leadership when referencing leaders such as Saddam Hussein and Adolf Hitler?
a. Transformational leadership focuses on the leader's own interests. b. Hussein and Hitler had no redeeming qualities. c. Transformational leadership is effective; Hussein and Hitler's leadership styles were not. d. Transformational leadership includes transforming, but only in a positive way.