The client has been started on medication therapy with alprazolam (Xanax). When the nurse teaches the client that the medication should not be discontinued abruptly, the client asks why
The nurse should incorporate which of the following when formulating a reply? 1. The client is likely to suffer irreversible kidney damage.
2. The client is likely to become resistant to medication effects.
3. It will make the medication much less effective if it must be restarted.
4. Rebound central nervous system (CNS) excitation could occur, including seizure activity.
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Rationale: Alprazolam (Xanax) is a benzodiazepine used to manage anxiety disorders. The abrupt withdrawal of alprazolam could result in seizure activity from CNS excitation. All clients receiving this medication should be warned of this danger. The other options are incorrect.
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