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0.16666 points QUESTION 1 Which of the following drugs are classified as benzodiazepines? A Xanax B. Valium C. Ativan D. All of the above. 0.16666 points Save Answer QUESTION 2 The medication with the safest side effect profile as a sleeping pill for the elderly is A. Halcion B. Phenobarbital C. Dalmano D. Ambien 0.16666 points Save Answer therapy should be taught to practive very good oraliene. QUESTION 3 A client receiving long-term A Tegretol B. Phenobarb C.Valium D. Dilantin 0.16666 points Save Aswer QUESTION 4 All of the following are adverse effects of Dilantin (phenytoin). Which of the following is a TOXIC offer? A unsteady gait B. hyperglycemia C.orange-brown urine D. gingival hyperplasia 0.16666 points

Answer 1

Ans) 1) D. All of the above

Explaination:

- Examples of oral benzodiazepines are:
alprazolam (Xanax, Xanax XR)
clobazam (Onfi)
clonazepam (Klonopin)
clorazepate (Tranxene)
chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
diazepam (Valium, Diastat Acudial, Diastat)
estazolam (Prosom is a discontinued brand in the US)
lorazepam (Ativan)

2) D. Ambien

Explaination:

- Society includes the more potent prescription sleep drugs—eszopiclone (Lunesta), zaleplon (Sonata), and zolpidem (Ambien)—on its list of medications that adults age 65 and older should avoid.

3) D. Dilantin

Explaination:

- Dilantin may also cause swelling and bleeding of the gums and could increase your risk of gum damage. You should discuss proper ways to care for your teeth and gums while taking this drug.

4) D. gingival hyperplasia

Explaination:

- One of the more common manifestations of chronic phenytoin ingestion is gingival hyperplasia. The etiology of phenytoin-induced gingival enlargement (PIGE) is likely due to the direct effects of the drug and its metabolites on the gingival fibroblasts.