A Patient Has Been Taking Benzodiazepines and Suddenly Develops Respiratory

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking benzodiazepines and suddenly develops respiratory depression and hypotension.After careful assessment, the nurse determines that the patient is experiencing benzodiazepine overdose.What is the nurse's next step?

• A) Decrease benzodiazepines to half the prescribed dose.
• B) Increase IV fluids to 500 cc/hr for 2 hours.
• C) Administer flumazenil (Romazicon).
• D) Discontinue benzodiazepine and start propofol.

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Definitions:

Gland

An organ in the body that secretes chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.

Femor/o

A prefix in medical terminology related to the femur or thigh bone.

Combining Form

A word root with a combining vowel used to create medical terms.

Femur

The longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh, connecting the hip to the knee.