The Client Has Been Taking Lorazepam (Ativan) for Two Years

question 7

Multiple Choice

The client has been taking lorazepam (Ativan) for two years. The client stopped this medication after a neighbour said the drug manufacturer's plant was contaminated with rat droppings. What best describes the nurse's assessment of the client when seen three days after stopping his medication?

• A) Nothing different; it is safe to abruptly stop lorazepam (Ativan).
• B) Pinpoint pupils, constipation, and urinary retention.
• C) A sense of calmness and lack of anxiety.
• D) Increased heart rate, fever, and muscle cramps.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxieties by gradual exposure to the fear source while practicing relaxation techniques.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy focused on identifying and correcting negative thought patterns to improve emotional well-being and behavior.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

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Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique aimed at reducing fear or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation in a controlled way.