A nurse is administering magnesium to a client as part of therapy to halt preterm labor. The nurse is alert to the possibility of increased central nervous system depression if the client is also receiving which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Fentanyl (Duragesic)
B) Glyburide (DiaBeta)
C) Lorazepam (Ativan)
D) Meperidine (Demerol)
E) Enalapril (Vasotec)
Ans: A, C, D
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The administration of magnesium with the following drugs results in increased central nervous system depression: opioids (fentanyl and meperidine), sedatives (lorazepam), and analgesics.
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