A Client Is Taking Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)for Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client is taking chlordiazepoxide (Librium) for generalized anxiety disorder symptoms.In which situation should a nurse recognize that this client is at greatest risk for drug overdose?

• A) When the client has a knowledge deficit related to the effects of the drug
• B) When the client combines the drug with alcohol
• C) When the client takes the drug on an empty stomach
• D) When the client fails to follow dietary restrictions

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Definitions:

Transamination

A chemical process in which an amino group is transferred from one amino acid to a keto acid, altering amino acid structure.

Protein Synthesis

The biological process by which cells generate new proteins, involving transcription of DNA to mRNA and then translation of mRNA on ribosomes to assemble the protein.

Ketogenesis

Production of ketone bodies, such as from acetyl-CoA.

Gluconeogenesis

A metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from certain non-carbohydrate carbon substrates such as lactate, glycerol, and amino acids.