A client states that the physician prescribed a tranquilizer for a sleep disorder. Upon reviewing the prescribed order, the nurse finds that tranquilizers are often referred to as which type of medication?
1. Sedatives
2. Cannabinoids
3. Alcohol
4. Hallucinogens
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Sedatives is another name for tranquilizers.
Rationale 2: Cannabinoids is incorrect because cannabinoids are THC or marijuana.
Rationale 3: Alcohol is incorrect because alcohol is not a tranquilizer, and is not prescribed by a physician to help a client sleep.
Rationale 4: Hallucinogens is incorrect because these medications are not prescribed to help a client sleep, and have no medical use.
Global Rationale: Sedatives is another name for tranquilizers. Cannabinoids is incorrect because cannabinoids are THC or marijuana. Alcohol is incorrect because alcohol is not a tranquilizer, and is not prescribed by a physician to help a client sleep. Hallucinogens is incorrect because these medications are not prescribed to help a client sleep, and have no medical use.
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