When caring for patients, the nurse is aware that all of the following medications alter level of consciousness EXCEPT
a. benzodiazepines c. aminoglycosides
b. antihypertensives d. antidiuretics
C
Medications that alter the level of consciousness include analgesics, antidepressants, antidiuretics, antihypertensives, benzodiazepines, and sedatives. Aminoglycosides are not a category of medications that alter the level of consciousness.
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