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An alcohol-dependent patient admitted yesterday believes the window blinds are snakes trying to get in the room. The patient is anxious, agitated, and diaphoretic. The nurse can anticipate the health care provider will prescribe a:
 
  a. benzodiazepine, such as lorazepam (Ativan) or chlordiazepoxide (Librium).
  b. antipsychotic, such as olanzapine (Zyprexa) or thioridazine (Mellaril).
  c. monoamine oxidase inhibitor, such as phenelzine (Nardil).
  d. narcotic analgesic, such as codeine.
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Sedation allows for safe withdrawal from alcohol. Benzodiazepines are the drugs of choice in most regions because of their high therapeutic safety index and anticonvulsant properties.
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