Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5053
QUESTION: Flumazenil (Romazicon) has been ordered for a client who has overdosed on oxazepam (Serax). Before administering the medication, the nurse should be prepared for which common adverse effect?
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O a.) Seizures
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O b.) Shivering
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O c.) Anxiety
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O d.) Chest pain
RATIONALERATIONALE: Seizures are the most common serious adverse effect of using flumazenil to reverse benzodiazepine overdose. The effect is magnified if the client has a combined tricyclic antidepressant and benzodiazepine overdose. Less common adverse effects include shivering, anxiety, and chest pain.NURSING PROCESS STEP: EvaluationCLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Physiological integrityCLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: Pharmacological and parenteral therapiesCOGNITIVE LEVEL: Application