The nurse is caring for a patient who has a sedative hypnotic ordered. The nurse would consider this drug contraindicated if the patient had what disorder?
A) Neurological diseases
B) Liver failure
C) Endocrine disorders
D) Heart disease
B
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Benzodiazepines undergo extensive hepatic metabolism. In the presence of liver disease, the metabolism of most benzodiazepines is slowed, with resultant accumulation and increased risk of adverse effects. Neurological disorders, endocrine disorders, and heart disease are not contraindications for the use of benzodiazepines.
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