Question

question 2
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what is an important step when tapering a patient off a high dose of benzodiazepine who experiences withdrawal symptoms?

• increase the tapering speed
• switch to another class of medication
• discontinue the medication abruptly
• hold the dose and stabilize before further tapering

Explanation:

When tapering a patient off benzodiazepines with withdrawal symptoms, increasing tapering speed (first option) or discontinuing abruptly (third option) would worsen symptoms. Switching to another class isn't standard for tapering. Holding the dose to stabilize the patient before further tapering is a key step to manage withdrawal.

Answer:

D. Hold the dose and stabilize before further tapering