A nurse recognizes that the actions of benzodiazepines include which of the following findings? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sleep deprivation
b. Relief of general anxiety
c. Suppression of seizures and/or seizure activity
d. Development of tardive dyskinesia
e. Increase in muscle spasms
ANS: B, C
Benzodiazepines are indicated to relieve the symptoms of general anxiety and to suppress the central nervous system, thereby suppressing seizures and/or seizure activity.
Benzodiazepines cause sleepiness, not sleep deprivation.
Benzodiazepines do not cause tardive dyskinesia.
Benzodiazepines relax muscles, they do not increase muscle spasms.
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