NCLEX Question of the Day

December 14, 2025

Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies QID 47

A patient on a Benzodiazepine for anxiety reports feeling drowsy during the day. What is the nurse’s best advice?

A:
Take a stimulant medication to counteract the drowsiness.
B:
Increase the dose of Benzodiazepine to build tolerance to drowsiness.
C:
Avoid activities requiring mental alertness until you know how the medication affects you.
D:
Discontinue the medication immediately.

Explanation

Benzodiazepines can cause drowsiness, and patients should be advised to avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating heavy machinery until they are aware of how the medication affects them. It's not advisable to discontinue the medication abruptly as this can cause withdrawal symptoms. Taking a stimulant medication can cause adverse reactions, and increasing the dose can lead to overdose or increased tolerance and dependency.

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