The emergency department (ED) nurse is caring for a client who has overdosed on lorazepam. The nurse anticipates the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) will prescribe which medication?
The emergency department (ED) nurse is caring for a client who has overdosed on lorazepam. The nurse anticipates the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) will prescribe which medication?
A. Flumazenil
[70%]
B. Phenylephrine
[5%]
C. Epinephrine
[6%]
D. Naloxone
[18%]
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Subject/Lesson
Subject
Pharmacology
Lesson
Psychiatric Medications
Client Need
Test Plan
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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Expected Actions/Outcomes
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Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice A is correct. Flumazenil is the antidote for benzodiazepine (BZD) overdose. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine, so the nurse expects to administer Flumazenil to this client with BZD overdose.
Choice B is incorrect. Phenylephrine is a decongestant used to treat stuffy nose and sinus congestion caused by the common cold, hay fever, or other allergies. There is no indication to give this medication in the case of a benzodiazepine overdose.
Choice C is incorrect. Epinephrine is a catecholamine that increases the heart rate and blood pressure. This medication is commonly given intramuscular (IM) for anaphylaxis.
Choice D is incorrect. Naloxone is the antidote for opioid overdose. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine, not an opioid. Naloxone would reverse an overdose caused by morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone, or other opioid medications.
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