Practice Question
A client is brought to the emergency department in acute alcohol withdrawal accompanied by seizure activity .Which of the following drugs does the nurse anticipate will be ordered?
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Correct Answer:
lorazepam (Ativan)
Rationale:
🟡Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures, agitation, and delirium tremens, which are life-threatening complications.
🟡Benzodiazepines such as lorazepam are the first-line agents because they enhance GABA activity, producing a calming effect that prevents seizures and decreases CNS hyperexcitability.
🟡Lorazepam has the advantage of a shorter half-life and no active metabolites, making it particularly safe for clients with hepatic impairment often associated with alcoholism.
🟡Early administration prevents escalation of withdrawal symptoms, reducing morbidity and mortality.
🟡Continuous monitoring is necessary for respiratory depression and sedation when administering benzodiazepines.
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This question is from NSG 1211 MED SURG Pharmacology Summer 2025 which contains 99 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: 💎Examplify-PN
- Domain: 🎓Medsurg-PN
- Answer Choices: 4