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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
b. Post-traumatic stress disorder​ (PTSD)
c. Panic disorder
d. Generalized 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."
b. "Antianxiety medicine should be used until anxiety is​ gone."
c. "Antianxiety medicine should not be used​ indefinitely."
d. "Therapy may help identify where this anxiety comes​ from."
e. "Different medications are required for treating anxiety than for treating difficulty​ sleeping."

a. "Relaxation techniques will often decrease​ anxiety."
c. "Antianxiety medicine should not be used​ indefinitely."
d. "Therapy may help identify where this anxiety comes​ from."

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."
b. "The frontal lobes and limbic system control anxiety and​ insomnia."
c. "The limbic system and hypothalamus control anxiety and​ insomnia."
d. "The thalamus 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."
b. "You will be taking medications known as​ antidepressants."
c. "You will be taking a medication known as​ paraldehyde."
d. "You will be taking medications known as​ barbiturates."
e. "You will be taking medications known as​ benzodiazepines."

a. "You will be taking medications known as​ sedative-hypnotics."
b. "You will be taking medications known as​ antidepressants."
e. "You will be taking medications known as​ benzodiazepines."

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."
b. "You most likely will not require a​ prescription."
c. "A prescription is a common treatment for clients with anxiety​ disorders."
d. "A prescription is necessary when anxiety interferes with your quality of​ life."

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
b. Personality disorder
c. Addiction
d. Anxiety disorder

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."
c. "This is the also called paradoxical​ sleep."
d. "Dreaming occurs​ here; without dreams you will be irritable and​ paranoid."

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.
c. Nothing​ different; it is safe to abruptly stop lorazepam​ (Ativan.)
d. Pinpoint​ pupils, constipation, and urinary retention.

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)
b. Nalmefene​ (Revex)
c. Flumazenil​ (Romazicon)
d. Naloxone​ (Narcan)

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.
c. A​ 9-year-old child with panic attacks.
d. A​ 42-year-old businessman who travels internationally.

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."
c. "This prescription should be taken on a regular basis for it to help​ me."
d. "I don't need to worry about becoming dependent on this​ prescription."

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
c. Dizziness and daytime sedation
d. Nausea

b. Sleepwalking

A client experiencing nervousness asks the nurse why escitalopram was prescribed. Which response should the nurse provide the​client?

a. "Your doctor thinks that this is the best treatment for your​ anxiety, and these medications are safer than​benzodiazepines."
b. "The two disorders are​ similar, and if you treat​ depression, the anxiety goes​ away."
c. "The same brain chemicals are involved with anxiety and​ depression."
d. "You are really​ depressed; it is just manifested as anxiety. These medications are safer than​ benzodiazepines."

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.
b. The patient may have contracted a virus.
c. The patient may be experiencing thyroid toxicosis.
d. The patient may be experiencing serotonin syndrome.

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.
c. The client will verbalize the importance of having routine laboratory work.
d. The client will verbalize the signs of developing​ Stevens-Johnson rash.

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
c. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
d. Social 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.
b. The use of an anxiolytic.
c. To determine the cause of the anxiety
d. The practice of meditation.

c. To determine the cause of the anxiety

Which area of the brain is primarily responsible for maintaining sleep and​ wakefulness?

a. Limbic system
b. Cerebellum
c. Reticular activating system
d. Cerebral cortex

c. Reticular activating system

Which drug category can be used for treating​ anxiety?

a. Antitussives
b. Antibiotics
c. Seizure drugs
d. Anticoagulants

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."
b. "Benzodiazepines are the most​ effective."
c. "Benzodiazepines have the lowest risk of dependency and​ tolerance."
d. "Benzodiazepines are most​ affordable."

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
b. Headache and nausea
c. Drowsiness and coma
d. Weight gain and sexual dysfunction

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.
b. Day time drowsiness is common.
c. Relatively short onset of action.
d. There is an increased risk of physical dependence.

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.
b. Ambien is contraindicated during pregnancy but can be taken by breastfeeding mothers.
c. Ambien is classified as a benzodiazepine.
d. Ambien will take longer to produce an effect when taken with food.

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.
b. They are seldom effective.
c. They produce many serious adverse effects.
d. They have a greater associated cost.

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.
b. The category of anxiety disorder can be identified.
c. Pharmacotherapy can be prescribed.
d. The treatment plan can be created.

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
b. Panic attacks
c. Inability to focus
d. A fear of exposure to germs
e. Hallucinations

a. Tachycardia
b. Panic attacks
c. Inability to focus
e. Hallucinations

A client has been in the intensive care unit for a week receiving various procedures throughout the day and night. Currently the​client, 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.
c. Assess the​ client's vital signs.
d. Turn down the lights at night and reduce noise to a minimum.
e. Schedule all tests and procedures before 9 p.m. or after 7 a.m.

b. Request a prescription for a for sleep hypnotic.
d. Turn down the lights at night and reduce noise to a minimum.
e. Schedule all tests and procedures before 9 p.m. or after 7 a.m.

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, such as​ yoga, meditation, and massage​ therapy."
c. "Eating a large meal at bedtime will help induce​ sleep."
d. "Avoid caffeinated​ beverages, nicotine, and alcohol immediately prior to​ bedtime."
e. "Play your favorite type of music when you go to​ sleep."

b. "There are alternative methods to treat​ insomnia, such as​ yoga, meditation, and massage​ therapy."
d. "Avoid caffeinated​ beverages, nicotine, and alcohol immediately prior to​ bedtime."

A client asks the nurse if there are any​ over-the-counter herbs or nonprescription medications that can be used to improve insomnia. Which response should the nurse provide the​ client? select all that apply.

a. ​"Ginger root is commonly taken to improve​ sleep."
b. "Ginkgo is an herb commonly taken to improve​ sleep."
c. "Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and doxylamine are​ over-the-counter meds sometimes taken to produce​ drowsiness."
d. "Valerian and melatonin are herbs commonly taken to improve​ sleep."
e. "Kava is an herb taken to improve​ sleep."

c. "Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and doxylamine are​ over-the-counter meds sometimes taken to produce​ drowsiness."
d. "Valerian and melatonin are herbs commonly taken to improve​ sleep."

A client asks the nurse which prescriptions are commonly used to treat insomnia. Which pharmacological agents should the nurse discuss with the​ client? select all that apply.

a. Diphenhydramine​ (Benadryl)
b. Valerian root
c. Ramelteon​ (Rozerem)
d. Flurazepam​ (Dalmane)
e. Zolpidem​ (Ambien)

c. Ramelteon​ (Rozerem)
d. Flurazepam​ (Dalmane)
e. Zolpidem​ (Ambien)

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