The nurse is providing a medication to reduce the preoperative client's anxiety. Which of the following medications is the nurse most likely providing to the client?
1. Hydrogen ion antagonist
2. Anticholinergic
3. Calcium channel blocker
4. Opioid
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Opioids provide analgesia, decrease anxiety, and provide sedation. Calcium channel blockers treat specific heart problems. Hydrogen ion antagonists are used to reduce gastric secretions. Anticholinergics are used to reduce oral and respiratory tract secretions.
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a. transverse. b. biparietal. c. lateral. d. frontal-occipital.
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a. dual diagnosis prevention strategy. b. primary prevention strategy. c. secondary prevention strategy. d. tertiary prevention strategy.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word