Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has just begun therapy with alprazolam to treat anxiety. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Insomnia. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine commonly used to treat anxiety, which can cause drowsiness as a side effect. Therefore, monitoring for insomnia is important because it may indicate that the medication is not effectively managing the client's anxiety. Hypertension (A) and bradycardia (D) are not typically associated with alprazolam. Hearing loss (B) is not a common side effect of this medication.