NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 35: MANAGEMENT OF ANXIETY DISORDERS

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 35: MANAGEMENT OF ANXIETY DISORDERS Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. An agitated, extremely anxious patient is brought to the emergency department. The prescriber orders a benzodiazepine. The nurse understands that benzodiazepines are used in this clinical situation based on which principle? a. Benzodiazepines have a very short half-life. b. Physical dependence is not a risk when taking benzodiazepines. c. Benzodiazepines are known to cure generalized anxiety. d. Benzodiazepines have a rapid onset of action. ANS: D The patient is clearly in a state of extreme, uncontrolled anxiety. Benzodiazepines are the drug of choice for acute episodes of anxiety because of their rapid onset of action. Benzodiazepines do not have a very short half-life. Benzodiazepines are associated with physical dependence. Benzodiazepines do not cure generalized anxiety, nor do any other drugs.