Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms ( 9 Questions)
A client is prescribed alprazolam (Xanax) for anxiety disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following substances while taking this medication?
Rationale: Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of alprazolam and other benzodiazepines by inhibiting their metabolism in the liver. This can result in increased sedation, drowsiness, and risk of adverse effects.
Green tea does not interact with alprazolam or other benzodiazepines.
Vitamin C does not interact with alprazolam or other benzodiazepines.
Calcium supplements do not interact with alprazolam or other benzodiazepines.
Correct answer: a) Grapefruit juice
Rationale: Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of alprazolam and other benzodiazepines by inhibiting their metabolism in the liver. This can result in increased sedation, drowsiness, and risk of adverse effects.
Incorrect choices:
b) Green tea: Green tea does not interact with alprazolam or other benzodiazepines.
c) Vitamin C: Vitamin C does not interact with alprazolam or other benzodiazepines.
d) Calcium supplements: Calcium supplements do not interact with alprazolam or other benzodiazepines.