Chapter 19 Antianxiety Drugs Google Slides

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key assessment activity a nurse should perform before administering an antianxiety drug to a client?

• Review the client's allergy history

• Monitor the client's blood pressure

• Assess the client's level of anxiety

• Check the client's temperature

Open Ended

Why is it important for healthcare professionals to understand the uses and potential adverse reactions of antianxiety drugs before administering them to patients?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct definition of anxiety?

• A feeling of apprehension, worry, or uneasiness that can be normal

• A disorder that always requires medication

• A condition that never interferes with daily living

• A type of depression

Open Ended

Explain how benzodiazepines and nonbenzodiazepines differ in their actions on neurotransmitter systems.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common uses for antianxiety drugs?

• Isolated episodes of intense anxiety

• Temporary use with severe functional impairment

• Preanesthetic sedation and muscle relaxation

• Treatment of bacterial infections

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered other adverse reactions of antianxiety drugs?

• Lethargy, apathy, fatigue

• Disorientation

• Nausea, constipation, dry mouth

• Increased appetite

Open Ended

What precautions should be taken when discontinuing long-term use of benzodiazepines?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of benzodiazepine withdrawal?

• Increased anxiety and panic

• Fatigue

• Metallic taste

• Weight gain

Multiple Choice

A client on benzodiazepine therapy for 4 weeks comes to an adult day health facility. The EHR indicates the drug was stopped abruptly. The nurse should monitor for which of the following?

• Increased RBC count

• Decreased pulse rate

• Increased anxiety

• Increased appetite

Open Ended

Based on the information from the slides, list three conditions in which antianxiety drugs are contraindicated.

Multiple Select

Which of the following drugs, when taken with antianxiety drugs, increases the risk for CNS depression? Select all that apply.

• Alcohol

• Analgesics

• Digoxin

• Tricyclic antidepressants

Multiple Select

A client visits a neighborhood clinic with symptoms of anxiety. The primary health care provider has prescribed hydroxyzine. Which of the following conditions should the nurse flag for possible contraindication or complications when administering hydroxyzine? Select all that apply.

• Impaired liver function

• Impaired pancreas function

• Bone marrow depression

• Clients with debilitation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of objective data collected during the preadministration assessment for a client receiving an antianxiety drug?

• Description of general appearance and vital signs

• Rating of anxiety level and coping mechanisms

• Medical, social, and health history

• Review of chart for drugs affecting mental health

Open Ended

Explain the difference between objective and subjective data in the context of assessing a client prior to administering an antianxiety drug.

Multiple Choice

Which actions are included in the ongoing assessment of a client receiving an antianxiety drug?

• Check blood pressure before drug administration

• Monitor for adverse reactions

• Ask client or family about adverse effects of drug

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Which of the following are expected client outcomes when planning care for a client receiving an antianxiety drug?

• Optimal response to therapy

• Management of adverse drug reactions

• Confidence in understanding the medication regimen

• All of the above

Open Ended

Why are antianxiety drugs not recommended for long-term use, and what should a nurse do if a client requires larger doses or shows increased anxiety?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best choice of antianxiety medication for elderly clients to minimize the risk of adverse reactions and toxicity?

• Buspirone

• Diazepam

• Alprazolam

• Clonazepam

Open Ended

After parenteral administration of an antianxiety drug, why should the client be kept lying down for 30 minutes to 3 hours, especially in elderly clients?

Multiple Choice

Which interventions can help prevent constipation in clients receiving antianxiety drugs?

• Encourage fluids and provide fiber-rich meals

• Restrict fluids and offer high-protein meals

• Encourage bed rest and limit fiber intake

• Offer only clear liquids

Open Ended

What are some open-ended questions a nurse might use to assess a client's response to antianxiety therapy during outpatient visits?

Multiple Choice

An adult family home client is prescribed chlordiazepoxide for anxiety. Which of the following dietary changes should the nurse instruct the caregivers to perform to prevent the occurrence of constipation in the client?

• Provide vitamin supplements

• Restrict the client’s diet to fluids only

• Provide the client with a fiber-rich diet and plenty of fluids

• Restrict client to a strict vegetarian diet

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a learning objective for the chapter on antianxiety drugs?

• Explain the uses, actions, adverse reactions, and precautions of antianxiety drugs.

• Distinguish important preadministration and ongoing assessment activities for clients taking antianxiety drugs.

• Describe the history of antianxiety drug development.

• Examine ways to promote optimal therapy response and manage adverse reactions.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about antianxiety drugs, what is one key point you learned that you think will be most useful in your nursing practice?