Question

A family expresses concern when a family member withdrawing from alcohol is given lorazepam (Ativan). What information should be given to the family about the medication?

Answer 1

Answer:

b) The medication is given for a short time to help the client complete the withdrawal process.

Explanation:

The options for this question are missing. The options are:

a) The medication promotes a sense of well-being during the client difficult withdrawal period.

b) The medication is given for a short time to help the client complete the withdrawal process.

c) The medication will help the client forget about the physical sensations that go alcohol withdrawal.

d) The medication helps in the treatment of coexisting diseases, such as cardiac problems and hypertension.

Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine that is usually used to help with anxiety, in general, all benzodiazepines help the nervous system to cope with anxiety.

When one person is experiencing alcohol withdrawal, Lorazepam is usually given to them for a short time (no more than 1 month since it can create addiction) to help people cope with the anxiety symptoms of withdrawal.

Thus, the correct answer is b) The medication is given for a short time to help the client complete the withdrawal process.

Answer 2

Answer:

The medication is meant to be used for a short time in order to assist the client to complete withdrawal process.

Explanation:

Lorazepam refers to a short-acting benzodiazepine and it may be administered for a client for one in order to assist him in withdrawing from alcohol.

The purpose of giving lorazepam is to reduce the symptoms of withdrawal, but it is not meant to forget the experience. In addition, the purpose of administering it is not for the treatment of cardiovascular problems that exist together, and it is meant to enhance a sense of well-being.

Llorazepam has a potential risk for cross-addiction and this has been generating some argument over its use making some people to discourage using it.