A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting signs of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?

Suprenorphine

Diazepam

Disulfiram

Methadone

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

alcohol withdrawal can present with agitation, anxiety, seizures and hallucinations. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that helps to control the symptoms by potentiating the inhibitory mechanisms of the brain.
A. Buprenorphine is an opioid uses in pain management.
C. Disulfiram is used in the management of alcohol use disorder
D. Methadone is an opioid used in management of pain and opioid dependence.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

warfarin inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase interfering with the synthesis of vitamin K dependent clotting factors (II, VII, IX, and X). This prolongs the prothrombin time, expressed in the form of INR international normalized ratio. Monitoring of INR helps to ensure that the prescribed dosages are within the therapeutic levels without increasing the risk of bleeding. The target INR range is between 2.5 and 3.5.
A. Used to monitor heparin therapy

B, D- not used for monitoring

A. A decrease in blood pressure B. A decrease in urine output C. A decrease in specific gravity D. A decrease in blood sugar

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Vasopressin (ADH) is used to treat diabetes insipidus by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys, thereby decreasing urine output. Therefore, a decrease in urine output would indicate that the medication is effective in managing the condition. Options

A- Water retention increases blood pressure and not vice versa

C- Water retention leads to increased specific gravity of urine

D- Vasopressin has no effect on blood glucose

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A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting signs of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?

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Correct Answer is C

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Correct Answer is B

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