A student nurse has noticed that one of her student colleagues seems to have had a change in behavior lately. The student, always anxious about grades and learning the material, is now detached, sleepy during class, and sometimes appears disoriented to what day it is. When questioned, the student admits that she has been taking alprazolam (Xanax) to help control her anxiety and has recently had to keep increasing the amount she takes to keep her anxiety controlled. What do the symptoms indicate? If the student stops taking the drug abruptly, what symptoms might result?

A student nurse has noticed that one of her student colleagues seems to have had a change in behavior lately. The student, always anxious about grades and learning the material, is now detached, sleepy during class, and sometimes appears disoriented to what day it is. When questioned, the student admits that she has been taking alprazolam (Xanax) to help control her anxiety and has recently had to keep increasing the amount she takes to keep her anxiety controlled. What do the symptoms indicate? If the student stops taking the drug abruptly, what symptoms might result?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter5: The Therapeutic Approach To The Patient With A Life-threatening Illness

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