An older patient is anxious about an upcoming diagnostic test and requests something to calm the nerves.To best address the patient's need,the nurse prepares to administer a PRN dose of:
A)clonazepam (Klonopin).
B)diazepam (Valium).
C)chlordiazepoxide (Librium).
D)lorazepam (Ativan).

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There are two broad categories of benzodiazepines: short-acting (e.g. ,alprazolam [Xanax],lorazepam [Ativan],and oxazepam [Serax])and long-acting (e.g. ,diazepam [Valium],chlordiazepoxide [Librium],and clonazepam [Klonopin]).The short-acting agents are preferred for older adults because of their lower potential for buildup leading to sedation and depression.

An Older Patient Is Anxious About an Upcoming Diagnostic Test