A nurse plans health teaching for a patient with generalized anxiety disorder who begins a new prescription for lorazepam (Ativan). What information should be included? Select all that apply.
a. Caution in use of machinery
b. Foods allowed on a tyramine-free diet
c. The importance of caffeine restriction
d. Avoidance of alcohol and other sedatives
e. Take the medication on an empty stomach
Answer: A, C, D