Question 21 1 out of 1 points a nurse who provides

 Question 21
1 out of 1 points
A nurse who provides care on an acute medicine unit has frequently recommended the use of
nicotine replacement gum for patients who express a willingness to quit smoking during their

admission or following their discharge. For which of the following patients would nicotine
gum be contraindicated?
 Question 22
1 out of 1 points
A 59-year-old woman has presented to a clinic requesting a prescription for lorazepam
(Ativan) in order to treat her recurrent anxiety. Her care provider, however, believes that a
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) would be more appropriate. What advantage do
SSRIs have over benzodiazepines in the treatment of anxiety?
 Question 23
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse after being arrested and
jailed for the past 24 hours. The patient is experiencing severe muscle and abdominal cramps,
seizures, and acute psychosis due to abrupt withdrawal. Which of the following drug classes
is the most likely cause of these severe and potentially fatal withdrawal symptoms?