A patient is brought to the emergency department in a state of extreme uncontrolled anxiety. The prescriber orders a benzodiazepine
A nurse understands that benzodiazepines are used in this clinical situation based on which of the following principles?
a. Benzodiazepines have a very short half-life.
b. There is no risk of physical dependence when taking benzodiazepines.
c. Benzodiazepines are known to cure generalized anxiety.
d. Benzodiazepines have a rapid onset of action.
ANS: D
The patient is clearly in a state of extreme uncontrolled anxiety. Benzodiazepines are the drug of choice for acute episodes of anxiety because of their rapid onset of action.
Benzodiazepines do not have a very short half-life.
Benzodiazepines are associated with physical dependence.
Benzodiazepines do not cure generalized anxiety, nor do any other drugs.
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