A client who has received some traumatic news is panicking and asks for some medication to help settle down. The nurse anticipates giving which drug that is most appropriate for this situation?
Zolpidem
Diazepam
Cyclobenzaprine
Phenobarbital
The Correct Answer is B
B. diazepam is a benzodiazepine drug. Benzodiazepines are used in management of anxiety disorders such as panic attacks and generalized anxiety disorders. They are also as muscle relaxantss and anticonvulsants
A. Zolpidem- Hypnotic used in insomnia
C. Cyclobenzarpine is a muscle relaxant use for spasms
D. Phenobarbital- An anticonvulsant
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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]
Explanation
Methotrexate inhibits the synthesis of purines. Purines and pyrimidines are the building blocks of DNA synthesis in every cell in the body. It affects the production of white blood cells and hence lowers the immunity and hence the client is at a higher risk for infections
Avoiding infected persons and hand hygiene prevents infections. Alcohol should be avoided as it increases the risk of liver damage
E-it takes several weeks to months to produce its effects
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
B. non-selective beta blockers attach on all types of beta receptors, 1 and 2. In the airways, Beta blocks cause bronchoconstriction that worsens already existing airway narrowing in asthma.
A. safe in hypertension
C. The heart contains beta 1 receptors, blockage reduces heart rate which is appropriate in angina
D. Glaucoma- blockage of both beta 1 and 2 is important in glaucoma
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