ATI RN
ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam to treat insomnia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Avoid activities that require alertness, such as driving. This instruction is crucial because alprazolam is a sedative-hypnotic medication that can cause drowsiness and impair alertness. Driving or engaging in activities requiring focus can be dangerous.
Choice B is incorrect as alprazolam should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption, not with a high-fat meal.
Choice C is incorrect because alprazolam is usually taken on an "as-needed" basis for insomnia, not necessarily every night.
Choice D is unrelated as monitoring for peripheral edema is not specifically associated with alprazolam.
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