ATI LPN
LPN Pharmacology Texas University Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client is brought to the emergency department in acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications does the nurse anticipate will be ordered to prevent seizures and delirium tremens?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Diazepam [Valium]. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms by preventing seizures and delirium tremens. It acts by enhancing the inhibitory effects of GABA in the brain, reducing excitability and preventing withdrawal symptoms. Zolpidem (
A) is a sedative-hypnotic but not used for alcohol withdrawal. Morphine (
B) is an opioid analgesic and can worsen alcohol withdrawal. Fluoxetine (
D) is an antidepressant and not indicated for acute alcohol withdrawal.
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