Tetanus
Tetanus ( 16 Questions)
(ATI/HESI from external source): A client with tetanus is receiving benzodiazepines for muscle spasms. The nurse knows that benzodiazepines act by:
Benzodiazepines act by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the central nervous system (CNS) GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces neural activity, leading to sedation and muscle relaxation. By enhancing GABA's effects, benzodiazepines help relieve muscle spasms in clients with tetanus.
Blocking the release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions is not the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines. This statement is incorrect.
Inhibiting the action of excitatory neurotransmitters in the brain is not the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines. They primarily enhance the activity of inhibitory neurotransmitters like GABA.
Stimulating the production of dopamine in the spinal cord is not a mechanism of action for benzodiazepines. This statement is inaccurate. Chickenpox/Shingles. .
Choice A rationale:
Benzodiazepines act by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the central nervous system (CNS) GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces neural activity, leading to sedation and muscle relaxation. By enhancing GABA's effects, benzodiazepines help relieve muscle spasms in clients with tetanus.
Choice B rationale:
Blocking the release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions is not the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines. This statement is incorrect.
Choice C rationale:
Inhibiting the action of excitatory neurotransmitters in the brain is not the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines. They primarily enhance the activity of inhibitory neurotransmitters like GABA.
Choice D rationale:
Stimulating the production of dopamine in the spinal cord is not a mechanism of action for benzodiazepines. This statement is inaccurate.
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