A male client is admitted to the substance abuse unit for alcohol detoxification. Which of the following medications is nurse Apple most likely to administer to reduce the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?
a. naloxone (Narcan)
b. haloperidol (Haldol)
c. magnesium sulfate
d. chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Answer D.
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and other tranquilizers help reduce the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Haloperidol (Haldol) may be given to treat clients with psychosis, severe agitation, or delirium. Naloxone (Narcan) is administered for narcotic overdose. Magnesium sulfate and other anticonvulsant medications are only administered to treat seizures if they occur during withdrawal.
a. naloxone (Narcan)
b. haloperidol (Haldol)
c. magnesium sulfate
d. chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Answer D.
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and other tranquilizers help reduce the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Haloperidol (Haldol) may be given to treat clients with psychosis, severe agitation, or delirium. Naloxone (Narcan) is administered for narcotic overdose. Magnesium sulfate and other anticonvulsant medications are only administered to treat seizures if they occur during withdrawal.
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