For what conditions are benzodiazepines prescribed?
a. Chronic amnesia
b. Chronic insomnia
c. Preoperative sedation
d. Psychotic episodes
ANS: C
The sedative-hypnotic effect of benzodiazepines facilitates surgical sedation. Short-acting benzodiazepines are administered intramuscularly for preoperative sedation. They are also given intravenously for conscious sedation before short diagnostic procedures or for the induction of general anesthesia. Benzodiazepines are not recommended for long-term use and do not affect amnesia. Benzodiazepines are a poor choice for the treatment of chronic insomnia because of their risk for habituation. Benzodiazepines do not have an antipsychotic effect.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is examing a pregnant woman in the third trimester. What skin changes should the nurse highlight as an alteration for the woman's healthcare provider?
1. Linea nigra 2. Melasma 3. Petechiae 4. Spider nevi
Which vaccines should the nurse prepare to administer to an 11-year-old child during a scheduled well-child visit? Select all that apply
1. DTaP vaccine 2. Hib vaccine 3. HPV4 vaccine 4. MMR vaccine 5. MenACWY-D
A nurse receives an order from a health care provider to administer hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Vicodin ES 7.5/750), to a patient who is experiencing 8/10 postsurgical pain
The order is to give 2 tablets every 6 hours by mouth as needed for pain. What is the nurse's next best action? a. Give the Vicodin ES to the patient immediately because the patient is experiencing severe pain. b. Ask the health care provider for a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) order. c. Ask the health care provider to verify the dosage and frequency of the medication. d. Give the Vicodin ES in addition to playing soothing music for the patient.
A 19-year-old woman comes to the clinic at the insistence of her brother. She is wearing black combat boots and a black lace nightgown over the top of her other clothes. Her hair is dyed pink with black streaks throughout. She has several pierced holes in
her nares and ears and is wearing an earring through her eyebrow and heavy black makeup. The nurse concludes that: a. She probably does not have any problems. b. She is only trying to shock people and that her dress should be ignored. c. She has a manic syndrome because of her abnormal dress and grooming. d. More information should be gathered to decide whether her dress is appropriate.