Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5089
QUESTION: Which of the following drugs may be abused because of tolerance and physiologic dependence.
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O a.) lithium (Lithobid) and divalproex (Depakote).
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O b.) verapamil (Calan) and chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
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O c.) alprazolam (Xanax) and phenobarbital (Luminal)
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O d.) clozapine (Clozaril) and amitriptyline (Elavil)
RATIONALERATIONALE: Both benzodiazepines such as alprazolam and barbiturates such as phenobarbital are addictive, controlled substances. All the other drugs listed aren't addictive substances.NURSING PROCESS STEP: AssessmentCLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Physiological integrityCLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: Pharmacological and parenteral therapiesCOGNITIVE LEVEL: Knowledge