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Terms in this set (30)A client tells the nurse he or she worries about everything all day, feels confused, restless. Which should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing? a. Social anxiety d. Generalized anxiety The nurse has completed group education for clients with anxiety disorders. Which statement made be a client indicates an understanding of the education? select all that apply. a. "Relaxation techniques will often decrease anxiety." a. "Relaxation techniques will often decrease anxiety." A client ask the nurse which part of the brain controls anxiety and insomnia. Which response should the nurse provide? a.
"The limbic system and reticular activating system control anxiety and insomnia." a. "The limbic system and reticular activating system control anxiety and insomnia." A client asks the nurse why he or she are prescribed different types of medications for his or her anxiety and insomnia. Which response should the nurse provide the client? select all that apply. a. "You will be taking medications known as sedative-hypnotics." a. "You will be taking medications known as sedative-hypnotics." A client with a generalized anxiety disorder asks the nurse if he or she will need medication for treatment. Which response should the nurse provide the client? a. "A prescription is
necessary initially; followed by therapy." d. "A prescription is necessary when anxiety interferes with your quality of life." A client has taken different prescriptions over the past two years that have been unsuccessful in treating his or her insomnia. Which condition should the nurse suspect the client may be experiencing? a. Sleep apnea a. Sleep apnea A client asks the nurse to describe NREM stage 3 sleep. Which response should the nurse provide the client? a. "This is the lightest stage of sleep and is
profoundly affected by anxiety." b. "This is the deepest stage of sleep; without it you will be tired and depressed." A client who has been taking lorazepam (Ativan) for 2 years presents to the clinic and tells the nurse that her or she stopped taking his or her medication 3 days prior. Which assessment findings should the nurse anticipate? a. A sense of calmness and lack of anxiety. b. Increased heart rate, fever, and muscle cramps. A client presents to the emergency department suspected of overdosing on lorazepam (Ativan). Which prescription should the nurse prepare to administer? a. Pralidoxime (Protopam) c. Flumazenil (Romazicon) Which client should the nurse be most concerned with taking benzodiazepines? a. A 32-year-old mother of two preschool children. b. An 87-year-old client who uses a cane for ambulation. The nurse has completed the education for a client prescribed buspirone (BuSpar). Which statement made by the client indicates further teaching is required? a. "The side effects I might experience include dizziness, headache, and drowsiness." b. "I can take this prescription when I feel anxious and it will relax me." A client is prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for treatment of short-term insomnia. Which is the primary safety concern of the nurse? a. Diarrhea b. Sleepwalking A client experiencing nervousness asks the nurse why escitalopram was prescribed. Which response should the nurse provide theclient? a. "Your doctor thinks that this is the best treatment for your anxiety, and these medications are safer thanbenzodiazepines." c. "The same brain chemicals are involved with anxiety and depression." A client presents to the clinic with symptoms of hyperthermia and diaphoresis. The client's prescription history includes escitalopram (Lexapro), St. John's Wort, levothyroxine, and acetaminophen. Which should the nurse suspect has occurred? a. The patient may be experiencing withdrawal. d. The patient may be experiencing serotonin syndrome. The nurse has provided teaching for a client prescribed clonazepam (Klonopin). Which is an important outcome when evaluating the client's understanding of the teaching? a. The client will verbalize the importance of dietary restrictions related to this drug. b. The client will verbalize the consequences of abruptly stopping the drug. Which condition is a client most likely experiencing that tells the nurse he or she is having difficulty sleeping because he or she has two final exams approaching? a. Performance anxiety b. Situational anxiety Which should the nurse recommend to a client as a primary approach to managing stress? a. A combined approach using a prescription and nonpharmacological strategies. c. To determine the cause of the anxiety Which area of the brain is primarily responsible for maintaining sleep and wakefulness? a. Limbic system c. Reticular activating system Which drug category can be used for treating anxiety? a. Antitussives c. Seizure drugs A client with anxiety and insomnia asks the nurse about the benefits of treatment with a benzodiazepine. Which response should the nurse provide the client? a. "Benzodiazepines are most likely to be covered under insurance premiums." c. "Benzodiazepines have the lowest risk of dependency and tolerance." The nurse is preparing the education for a client prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). Which adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Dry mouth and
urine retention d. Weight gain and sexual dysfunction Which information should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed ramelteon? a. The primary action is to induce a deep sleep state. c. Relatively short onset of action. Which statement regarding the use of zolpidem (Ambien) for insomnia is accurate? a. Clients using Ambien should avoid foods that contain tyramine. d. Ambien will take longer to produce an effect when taken with food. Which explanation best explains why barbiturates are rarely used to treat anxiety and insomnia? a. They have a high risk of producing an allergic response. c. They produce many serious adverse effects. Which should the nurse recognize is a benefit of obtaining a thorough history from a client who is experiencing anxiety? a. The type of counseling can be prescribed based on the history. c. Pharmacotherapy can be prescribed. Which assessment findings should the nurse anticipate if a client is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder? select all that apply. a. Tachycardia a. Tachycardia A client has been in the intensive care unit for a week receiving various procedures throughout the day and night. Currently theclient, though physiologically stable, is irritable and paranoid and complains of vivid dreams when dozing off to sleep. Which are the best actions for the nurse to take at this time? select all that apply. a. Check the client's oxygen status. b. Request a prescription for a for sleep hypnotic. Which non pharmacological interventions should the nurse recommend for a client that is having difficulty sleeping? select all that apply. a. "Make certain your bedroom is nice and warm." b. "There are alternative methods to treat insomnia,
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