The nurse is caring for a patient who has not been able to sleep. The physician orders a barbiturate medication for this patient. What adverse effect should the nurse teach the patient about?
A) Double vision
B) Paranoia
C) Tinnitus
D) Thinking abnormalities
D
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The most common adverse effects are related to general central nervous system (CNS) depression. CNS effects may include drowsiness, somnolence, lethargy, ataxia, vertigo, a resembling a "hangover," thinking abnormalities, paradoxical excitement, anxiety, and hallucinations. Barbiturate drugs generally do not cause double vision, paranoia, or tinnitus.
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