NUR 190 FINAL EXAM 259 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
vomiting and diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWER a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a
client about manifestations of lithium toxicity. which of the following
manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching
aged cheese - CORRECT ANSWER a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who
has a new prescription for monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).which of the
following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid while take an MAOI
no intervention is necessary at this time - CORRECT ANSWER A client has a lithium
level of 1.2 me/L. Which of the following interventions by the nurse is indicated?
atomoxetine - CORRECT ANSWER a mother is concerned about her child being
given stimulant medication for ADHD. the nurse tells the mother, which of the
following medications was the first nonstimulant medication specifically designed
and tested for ADHD
it will be difficult for me to avoid pepperoni - CORRECT ANSWER the nurse has
completed health teaching about dietary restrictions for a client taking
monoamine oxidase inhibitor. the nurse will know that teaching has been effective
by which of the following client statements
GABA - CORRECT ANSWER the nurse is teaching the client with anxiety about the
mechanisms of benzodiazepines. which of the following is increased with this
medication
,the intended therapeutic result - CORRECT ANSWER when the client experiences
facial flushing, a throbbing headache, nausea and vomiting after consuming
alcohol while taking disulfiram the nurse is aware that this is due to which of the
following
sertraline - CORRECT ANSWER which of the following antidepressant drugs is a
preferred drug for clients at high risk of suicide
developing an exercise program is important
increase foods high in fiber
use sunscreen when outdoors - CORRECT ANSWER the nurse is educating a client
and family about strategies to minimize the side effects of antipsychotic drugs.
which of the following should be included in the plan? select all apply
lethargy
weight gain - CORRECT ANSWER which of the following side effects of lithium are
frequent causes of noncompliance? select all that apply
GABA - CORRECT ANSWER a client asks how his prescribed alprazolam helps his
anxiety disorder. the nurse explains during teaching of medications that
antianxiety medications such as alprazolam affect the function of which
neurotransmitter that is believed to be dysfunctional in anxiety disorders
,this medication will relax me so I can focus on problem solving - CORRECT
ANSWER An anxiolytic agent, lorazepam, has been prescribed for the client. Which
of the following statements by the client would indicate to the nurse that client
education about this medication has been effective?
read products labels carefully to avoid all products containing alcohol - CORRECT
ANSWER a client is being discharged on disulfiram which instruction for Antabuse
should the client receive
methadone will meet the physical need for opiates without producing cravings for
more - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse is exploring treatment options with a client
addicted to heroin. Which information regarding the use of methadone is
important for the nurse to include?
nausea, diarrhea, and confusion - CORRECT ANSWER a client with bipolar disorder
has been taking lithium and today his serum blood level is 2.0mEq/L what effects
would the nurse expect to see
a decrease in sexual pleasure during intimacy - CORRECT ANSWER a client with
depression has been taking an SSRI fluoxetine for the last 3 months and has
noticed improvement of symptoms. the nurse inquiries about any side effects.
which of the following would the nurse expect the client to report
neuroleptic malignant syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER one week after beginning
therapy with thiothixene the client demonstrates muscle rigidity a temperature of
103 F an elevated serum creatinine phosphokinase level stupor and incontinence
the nurse should notify the physician because these symptoms are indicative of
, dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER which of the following increases the risk for
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
dystonia
akathisia
pseudoparkinsonism - CORRECT ANSWER the nurse is teaching on the effects of
antipsychotic medications to the client and family. which of the following
disorders are extrapyramidal symptoms that may be caused by antipsychotic
drugs select all apply
olanzapine - CORRECT ANSWER Several medications are prescribed for a client
who has anorexia. Which medication may be prescribed to help treat the client's
distorted body image?
have the child eat good breakfast and snacks late in the day and at bedtime -
CORRECT ANSWER a child with ADHD reports to his parents that he does not like
the side effects of his medicine Adderall the parents ask the nurse for suggestions
to reduce the medications negative side effects the nurse can best help the
parents by offering which advice
increased impulsivity or hyperactive behavior - CORRECT ANSWER A child with
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) in
divided doses. If the child takes the first dose at 8 AM, which behavior might the
school nurse expect to see at noon?
withhold the next dose of the medication - CORRECT ANSWER a nurse is caring for
a client who receives lamotrigine daily for bipolar disorder and reports a rash on
his arm which of the following actions should the nurse take
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
vomiting and diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWER a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a
client about manifestations of lithium toxicity. which of the following
manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching
aged cheese - CORRECT ANSWER a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who
has a new prescription for monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).which of the
following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid while take an MAOI
no intervention is necessary at this time - CORRECT ANSWER A client has a lithium
level of 1.2 me/L. Which of the following interventions by the nurse is indicated?
atomoxetine - CORRECT ANSWER a mother is concerned about her child being
given stimulant medication for ADHD. the nurse tells the mother, which of the
following medications was the first nonstimulant medication specifically designed
and tested for ADHD
it will be difficult for me to avoid pepperoni - CORRECT ANSWER the nurse has
completed health teaching about dietary restrictions for a client taking
monoamine oxidase inhibitor. the nurse will know that teaching has been effective
by which of the following client statements
GABA - CORRECT ANSWER the nurse is teaching the client with anxiety about the
mechanisms of benzodiazepines. which of the following is increased with this
medication
,the intended therapeutic result - CORRECT ANSWER when the client experiences
facial flushing, a throbbing headache, nausea and vomiting after consuming
alcohol while taking disulfiram the nurse is aware that this is due to which of the
following
sertraline - CORRECT ANSWER which of the following antidepressant drugs is a
preferred drug for clients at high risk of suicide
developing an exercise program is important
increase foods high in fiber
use sunscreen when outdoors - CORRECT ANSWER the nurse is educating a client
and family about strategies to minimize the side effects of antipsychotic drugs.
which of the following should be included in the plan? select all apply
lethargy
weight gain - CORRECT ANSWER which of the following side effects of lithium are
frequent causes of noncompliance? select all that apply
GABA - CORRECT ANSWER a client asks how his prescribed alprazolam helps his
anxiety disorder. the nurse explains during teaching of medications that
antianxiety medications such as alprazolam affect the function of which
neurotransmitter that is believed to be dysfunctional in anxiety disorders
,this medication will relax me so I can focus on problem solving - CORRECT
ANSWER An anxiolytic agent, lorazepam, has been prescribed for the client. Which
of the following statements by the client would indicate to the nurse that client
education about this medication has been effective?
read products labels carefully to avoid all products containing alcohol - CORRECT
ANSWER a client is being discharged on disulfiram which instruction for Antabuse
should the client receive
methadone will meet the physical need for opiates without producing cravings for
more - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse is exploring treatment options with a client
addicted to heroin. Which information regarding the use of methadone is
important for the nurse to include?
nausea, diarrhea, and confusion - CORRECT ANSWER a client with bipolar disorder
has been taking lithium and today his serum blood level is 2.0mEq/L what effects
would the nurse expect to see
a decrease in sexual pleasure during intimacy - CORRECT ANSWER a client with
depression has been taking an SSRI fluoxetine for the last 3 months and has
noticed improvement of symptoms. the nurse inquiries about any side effects.
which of the following would the nurse expect the client to report
neuroleptic malignant syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER one week after beginning
therapy with thiothixene the client demonstrates muscle rigidity a temperature of
103 F an elevated serum creatinine phosphokinase level stupor and incontinence
the nurse should notify the physician because these symptoms are indicative of
, dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER which of the following increases the risk for
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
dystonia
akathisia
pseudoparkinsonism - CORRECT ANSWER the nurse is teaching on the effects of
antipsychotic medications to the client and family. which of the following
disorders are extrapyramidal symptoms that may be caused by antipsychotic
drugs select all apply
olanzapine - CORRECT ANSWER Several medications are prescribed for a client
who has anorexia. Which medication may be prescribed to help treat the client's
distorted body image?
have the child eat good breakfast and snacks late in the day and at bedtime -
CORRECT ANSWER a child with ADHD reports to his parents that he does not like
the side effects of his medicine Adderall the parents ask the nurse for suggestions
to reduce the medications negative side effects the nurse can best help the
parents by offering which advice
increased impulsivity or hyperactive behavior - CORRECT ANSWER A child with
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) in
divided doses. If the child takes the first dose at 8 AM, which behavior might the
school nurse expect to see at noon?
withhold the next dose of the medication - CORRECT ANSWER a nurse is caring for
a client who receives lamotrigine daily for bipolar disorder and reports a rash on
his arm which of the following actions should the nurse take
