A patient has a history of alcohol abuse. The prescription drug that would cause the nurse to be most concerned about cross-dependence is
a. hydrochlorothiazide (Diuril).
b. benztropine (Cogentin).
c. clonazepam (Klonopin).
d. olanzapine (Zyprexa).
C
Cross-addiction occurs with CNS depressant drugs. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine, so cross-dependence is expected. The other drugs will not produce cross-dependence.
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