The nurse would expect to administer flumazenil (Romazicon) for a patient
a. in acute alcohol withdrawal.
b. with a benzodiazepine overdose.
c. with benzodiazepine-resistant anxiety.
d. with anxiety associated with a psychotic disorder.
B
Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist. Response occurs within 30 to 60 seconds; however, it might not reverse associated respiratory depression. Because it has a short duration of action and does not speed metabolism of benzodiazepines, administration of flumazenil might need to be repeated several times. Flumazenil is not indicated for treatment of any of the other conditions.
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The four parts of every communication are the ____________________, the ____________________, the ,____________________, and ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).