A Patient Admitted Yesterday for Injuries Sustained While Intoxicated Believes

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted yesterday for injuries sustained while intoxicated believes the window blinds are snakes trying to get into the room. The patient is anxious, agitated, and diaphoretic. Which medication can the nurse anticipate the health care provider will prescribe?

• A) Monoamine oxidase inhibitor, such as phenelzine (Nardil)
• B) Phenothiazine, such as thioridazine (Mellaril)
• C) Benzodiazepine, such as lorazepam (Ativan)
• D) Narcotic analgesic, such as morphine

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