ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking diazepam several times per day but recently ran out of the medication. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of withdrawal from diazepam?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Tremors. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and seizures. Withdrawal from diazepam can lead to physical and psychological symptoms, with tremors being a common manifestation due to the sudden decrease in the drug's effects on the central nervous system. Tremors are characterized by involuntary shaking of the hands or other body parts. Anorexia (
A) is not a typical withdrawal symptom of diazepam. Hypotension (
B) is not a common withdrawal symptom and is more likely to be associated with other drug classes. Drowsiness (
C) is actually a common side effect of diazepam, not a withdrawal symptom.
Therefore, the nurse should recognize tremors as a manifestation of withdrawal from diazepam.
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