A client admitted to the health care facility for alcohol withdrawal has been prescribed an antianxiety medication
The nurse instructs the client about the need for cessation of alcohol consumption based on the understanding that the client would be at increased risk for which of the following?
A) Antianxiety drug toxicity
B) Respiratory depression
C) Sedation
D) CNS depression
Ans: D
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The nurse should suggest that the client stop consuming alcohol while therapy is going on because such consumption increases the risk for CNS depression. Increased risk for digitalis toxicity is identified when the client is taking digoxin for management of cardiac problems. Increased risk for sedation and respiratory depression is identified when tricyclic antidepressants or antipsychotics are being used simultaneously with an antianxiety agent.
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