NCLEX Question of the Day
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?
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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