Monday, May 24, 2010

question of the week

Question of the week for 05.24.10

A client has been taking alprazolam (Xanax) for three days. Nursing assessment should reveal which expected effect of the drug?

1. Tranquilization and numbing of emotions
2. Sedation and analgesia
3. Relief of insomnia and phobias
4. Diminished tachycardia and tremors associated with anxiety

1 comment:

a.ha said...

The correct answer is: Tranquilization and numbing of emotions

Reference:
Kee, J. L., & Hayes, E. R.
Pharmacology: A nursing process approach (6th ed.).(2009). Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders.