Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Lorazepam. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used to manage symptoms of alcohol withdrawal by reducing anxiety, agitation, and preventing seizures. It acts on the GABA receptors to produce a calming effect. Naloxone (A) is used to reverse opioid overdose, not alcohol withdrawal. Disulfiram (B) is used to deter alcohol consumption by causing unpleasant reactions if alcohol is consumed. Acamprosate (D) helps maintain abstinence in alcohol-dependent individuals but is not typically used for acute withdrawal symptoms.