Pharmacology Chapter 12: NCLEX Questions with complete solutions

Pharmacology Chapter 12: NCLEX Questions A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of benzodiazepine overdose. The nurse anticipates the health care provider will prescribe which antidote for benzodiazepine overdose? A. Naloxone (Narcan) B. Naltrexone (ReVia) C. Nalmefene (Revex) D. Flumazenil (Romazicon) - correct answer D. Flumazenil (Romazicon) Flumazenil is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose. The other options are only effective against opioid agonist effects. The nurse should monitor an older adult patient prescribed a benzodiazepine for treatment of insomnia for which potential adverse effect? A. Red rash B. Unsteady gait C. Muscle spasms D. Shortness of breath - correct answer B. Unsteady gait Benzodiazepine doses for children and older adults should be small with gradual increases to avoid ataxia (unsteady gait) and excessive sedation. Thus, these patients should be closely monitored for these adverse effects. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a patient who has just been administered a sedative-hypnotic drug? A. Risk for infection B. Deficient knowledge C. Imbalanced nutrition