Nursing interventions and care
Nursing interventions and care ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam to a client who has an anxiety disorder. The nurse should identify that diazepam belongs to which of the following schedules of controlled substances?
Schedule I substances have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse and dependence. Examples include heroin, LSD, and ecstasy.
Schedule II substances have a high potential for abuse and dependence but have some accepted medical uses with severe restrictions. Examples include morphine, oxycodone, and cocaine.
Schedule III substances have a moderate potential for abuse and dependence but have accepted medical uses. Examples include codeine, ketamine, and anabolic steroids.
Rationale: Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that acts as a central nervous system depressant. It belongs to Schedule IV of controlled substances, which have a low potential for abuse and dependence compared to Schedule I, II, or III substances.
Correct answer: d) Schedule IV
Rationale: Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that acts as a central nervous system depressant. It belongs to Schedule IV of controlled substances, which have a low potential for abuse and dependence compared to Schedule I, II, or III substances.
Incorrect choices:
a) Schedule I: Schedule I substances have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse and dependence. Examples include heroin, LSD, and ecstasy.
b) Schedule II: Schedule II substances have a high potential for abuse and dependence but have some accepted medical uses with severe restrictions. Examples include morphine, oxycodone, and cocaine.
c) Schedule III: Schedule III substances have a moderate potential for abuse and dependence but have accepted medical uses. Examples include codeine, ketamine, and anabolic steroids.