RN HESI Mental Health 2023 Proctored Exam
Following involvement in a motor vehicle collision, a middle-aged adult client is admitted to the hospital with multiple facial fractures. The client's blood alcohol level is high on admission. Which PRN prescription should be administered if the client begins to exhibit signs and symptoms of delirium tremens (DTs)?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Prochlorperazine is an antiemetic and antipsychotic medication used to treat nausea, vomiting, and psychotic disorders, but it is not indicated for the treatment of delirium tremens. B. Hydromorphone is an opioid analgesic and would not be appropriate for the treatment of delirium tremens. C. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine medication commonly used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms, including delirium tremens. D. Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat psychotic disorders and would not be the first-line choice for managing delirium tremens.
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