A patient admitted yesterday for injuries sustained while intoxicated believes the window blinds are snakes trying to get into the room. The patient is anxious, agitated, and diaphoretic. Which medication can the nurse anticipate the health care provider will prescribe?

A) Monoamine oxidase inhibitor, such as phenelzine (Nardil)
B) Phenothiazine, such as thioridazine (Mellaril)
C) Benzodiazepine, such as lorazepam (Ativan)
D) Narcotic analgesic, such as morphine

Benzodiazepine

A class of psychoactive drugs known for their sedative and anxiolytic effects, often prescribed to treat anxiety, seizures, and insomnia.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

A class of medications used to treat depressive disorders by inhibiting the enzyme monoamine oxidase, thereby increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

Phenothiazine

A class of antipsychotic drugs used to treat psychiatric disorders by altering the actions of neurotransmitters in the brain.