Benzodiazepines are often the drug of choice for managing anxiety and insomnia. Which statement best explains why?

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Benzodiazepines are often the drug of choice for managing anxiety and insomnia. Which statement best explains why?

A. Benzodiazepines are the most effective. B. Benzodiazepines have the lowest risk of dependency and tolerance. C. Benzodiazepines are most likely to be covered under insurance premiums. D. Benzodiazepines are the most affordable.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which statement is accurate regarding attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

A. ADHD is characterized by periods of mania and periods of depression. B. Anxiety and social withdrawal are more frequently seen in girls than in boys. C. Diagnosis is higher in girls than in boys. D. ADHD is generally diagnosed later in life.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A patient with depression does not want to take prescribed medication because of the side effects. What can the nurse suggest to help with medication adherence?

A. Use ice chips to help alleviate dry mouth. B. Chew gum or use hard candy to help alleviate dry mouth. C. Avoid alcohol-based mouthwash to help alleviate dry mouth. D. Use 'dry eye' drops to help with eye dryness.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The client's calcium level is low. What will be the nurse's primary concern?

A. Seizures B. Bone fractures C. Hypoglycemia D. Depression

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is presenting community education for a group of patients with osteoarthritis. The nurse gives which information regarding the goals of pharmacotherapy for osteoarthritis?

A. Medications for osteoarthritis help to prevent development of rheumatoid arthritis. B. Medications are given to help reduce the pain of osteoarthritis. C. Some of the medications for osteoarthritis focus on reducing inflammation. D. We can give medications to prevent the development of osteoarthritis.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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