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ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with Illness Anxiety Disorder is prescribed clonazepam for underlying anxiety. Of the following,which is of utmost importance when caring for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Encourage the client to avoid drinking alcohol when taking this medication. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that can potentiate the sedative effects of alcohol, leading to increased drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired coordination. This can pose a risk for falls and accidents. It is crucial to educate the client about the potential interactions between clonazepam and alcohol to ensure their safety. Administering the medication with food (
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A) may help reduce gastrointestinal upset but is not as critical as avoiding alcohol. Administering the medication at night (
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B) may be appropriate for some individuals but is not the priority in this case. Assessing for a history of smoking (
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D) is important for overall health but not directly related to the safety of taking clonazepam with alcohol.
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