NURS 1141 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
Which symptoms are most likely associated with neuroleptic
malignant syndrome? (Select all that apply).
A. bradycardia
B. lead-pipe rigidity
C. hypothermia
D. comatose state
E. hypertension
B. lead-pipe rigidity
D. comatose state
E. hypertension
• tachycardia, hyperthermic
Which patients could have a TCA prescribed? (Select all that
apply).
A. a patient w/pain following a shingles outbreak
B. a patient w/Parkinson's disease
C. a patient w/acute pain from appendicitis
D. a patient w/phantom limb pain
E. a patient w/cancer pain
A. a patient w/pain following a shingles outbreak
B. a patient w/Parkinson's disease
D. a patient w/phantom limb pain
E. a patient w/cancer pain
A patient is taking an SSRI + develops deep vein thrombosis
(DVT), requiring treatment with warfarin (Coumadin). Which
,interaction could occur when these medications are taken
concurrently?
A. increased risk of blood clotting
B. increased suicide risk
C. increased risk of bleeding
D. increased symptoms of depression
C. increased risk of bleeding
What medication is used to treat the client diagnosed with
Bipolar disorder? (Select all that apply).
A. Antipsychotics
B. Mood Stabilizers
C. Anticonvulsants
D. Anti-manics
E. Stimulants
F. Alpha Agonists
A. Antipsychotics
B. Mood Stabilizers
C. Anticonvulsants
D. Anti-manics
Which is most likely associated with a sign or symptom of
lithium toxicity?
A. lack of interest in drinking water
B. constipation
C. hyporeflexia
D. lethargy + weakness
D. lethargy + weakness
• thirsty, diarrhea, hyperflexia
, What action should the health professional take if he or she
suspects that a colleague may be a substance abuser?
A. report it confidentially to an appropriate supervisor
B. confront the possible abuser
C. set up an investigation to determine if the colleague is indeed
abusing a substance
D. don't become involved
A. report it confidentially to an appropriate supervisor
A patient who had an emergency appendectomy 24 hr ago is
currently restless, anxious, nauseated, and has an elevated HR +
BP. The nurse recalls that the patient has no allergies and no
significant health history but mentioned drinking a 6-pack of
beer nightly. What does the nurse suspect is the probable cause
of these symptoms?
A. acute alcohol withdrawal
B. overdose to narcotic analgesic
C. poor adaptation to hospitalization
D. anxiety disorder
A. acute alcohol withdrawal
A patient is to be observed for symptoms of opiate withdrawal.
Which symptoms are associated with withdrawal?
A. anxiety, restlessness
B. drowsiness, lethargy
C. bradycardia
D. hypotension
A. anxiety, restlessness
Which symptoms are most likely associated with neuroleptic
malignant syndrome? (Select all that apply).
A. bradycardia
B. lead-pipe rigidity
C. hypothermia
D. comatose state
E. hypertension
B. lead-pipe rigidity
D. comatose state
E. hypertension
• tachycardia, hyperthermic
Which patients could have a TCA prescribed? (Select all that
apply).
A. a patient w/pain following a shingles outbreak
B. a patient w/Parkinson's disease
C. a patient w/acute pain from appendicitis
D. a patient w/phantom limb pain
E. a patient w/cancer pain
A. a patient w/pain following a shingles outbreak
B. a patient w/Parkinson's disease
D. a patient w/phantom limb pain
E. a patient w/cancer pain
A patient is taking an SSRI + develops deep vein thrombosis
(DVT), requiring treatment with warfarin (Coumadin). Which
,interaction could occur when these medications are taken
concurrently?
A. increased risk of blood clotting
B. increased suicide risk
C. increased risk of bleeding
D. increased symptoms of depression
C. increased risk of bleeding
What medication is used to treat the client diagnosed with
Bipolar disorder? (Select all that apply).
A. Antipsychotics
B. Mood Stabilizers
C. Anticonvulsants
D. Anti-manics
E. Stimulants
F. Alpha Agonists
A. Antipsychotics
B. Mood Stabilizers
C. Anticonvulsants
D. Anti-manics
Which is most likely associated with a sign or symptom of
lithium toxicity?
A. lack of interest in drinking water
B. constipation
C. hyporeflexia
D. lethargy + weakness
D. lethargy + weakness
• thirsty, diarrhea, hyperflexia
, What action should the health professional take if he or she
suspects that a colleague may be a substance abuser?
A. report it confidentially to an appropriate supervisor
B. confront the possible abuser
C. set up an investigation to determine if the colleague is indeed
abusing a substance
D. don't become involved
A. report it confidentially to an appropriate supervisor
A patient who had an emergency appendectomy 24 hr ago is
currently restless, anxious, nauseated, and has an elevated HR +
BP. The nurse recalls that the patient has no allergies and no
significant health history but mentioned drinking a 6-pack of
beer nightly. What does the nurse suspect is the probable cause
of these symptoms?
A. acute alcohol withdrawal
B. overdose to narcotic analgesic
C. poor adaptation to hospitalization
D. anxiety disorder
A. acute alcohol withdrawal
A patient is to be observed for symptoms of opiate withdrawal.
Which symptoms are associated with withdrawal?
A. anxiety, restlessness
B. drowsiness, lethargy
C. bradycardia
D. hypotension
A. anxiety, restlessness
