Chapter 19, Antianxiety Drugs TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. The nurse is assessing a breastfed infant at a well-child visit and determines the child is lethargic and losing weight. The infant’s mother has a history of anxiety. Which assessment question should the nurse prioritize? A) "Are you currently taking any medications?" B) "Is the infant sleeping well at night?" C) "Are you giving the infant any over-the-counter medications?" D) "Has the infant been sick lately?" Answer: A Rationale: The nurse should inquire if the mother is taking any medications, specifically benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, and lorazepam. When taken by a breastfeeding mother they can result in lethargy and weight loss in the infant. The other questions might be appropriate if the mother is not using benzodiazepines to further assess the infant and determine the cause of the lethargy and weight loss. Question Format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 19 Learning Objective: 1 Cognitive Level: Apply Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-solving Process (Nursing Process) Reference: p. 236, Contraindications 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving alprazolam. The nurse would be alert for which symptom as an initial adverse reaction with this drug? A) Heartburn B) Anorexia C) Headache D) Anxiety Answer: C Rationale: The nurse should assess for headache as the initial adverse reaction in the client after administering alprazolam. Heartburn and anorexia are not adverse reactions commonly observed. This medication relieves anxiety. Question Format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 19 Learning Objective: 2 Cognitive Level: Apply Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning Reference: p. 235, Adverse Reactions