NUR 633 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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Most medications used to treat ADD/ADHD are schedule _____ drugs.
Group of answer choices
III
IV
I
II - ANSWER-II
Selma, who is overweight, recently started taking topiramate (Topamax) for seizures and at her follow-up
visit, you note that she has lost 4 pounds. The appropriate action would be:
Group of answer choices
Reassure her that this is a normal side effect of topiramate and continue to monitor her weight
Tell her to increase her caloric intake to counter the effects of the topiramate
Consult with a neurologist, as this is not a common adverse effect of topiramate
Decrease her dose of topiramate - ANSWER-Reassure her that this is a normal side effect of topiramate
and continue to monitor her weight
____________ is an anxiolytic that has a low risk of dependence, few drug interactions, and is relatively
safe, even in high doses.
Group of answer choices
alprazolam (Xanax)
oxazepam (Serax)
clonazepam (Klonopin)
buspirone (Buspar) - ANSWER-buspirone (Buspar)
_____________ is the only SSRI with a long half life, so it may be discontinued without tapering.
Group of answer choices
fluoxetine (Prozac)
, sertraline (Zoloft)
citalopram (Celexa)
paroxetine (Paxil) - ANSWER-paroxetine (Paxil)
Abrupt withdrawal of beta blockers can be life threatening. Patients at highest risk for serious
consequences of rapid withdrawal are those with:
Group of answer choices
Neither A nor B
Coronary artery disease
Angina
Both A and B - ANSWER-both a and b
Because of their site of action, bile acid sequestering resins:
Group of answer choices
May increase the risk for bleeding
May increase folate levels with long term use
Should be prescribed with evening dosing recommended
Should be administered separate from other drugs by several hours - ANSWER-Should be administered
separate from other drugs by several hours
Which diuretic might be useful in patients with hyperlipidemia, history of gout, or diabetes, as it has no
adverse reactions on lab values?
Group of answer choices
Hydrochlorothiazide
Lisinopril
Loop diuretic
Indapamide - ANSWER-indapamide
Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) is prescribed for a patient with chronic stable angina. This drug is
administered twice a daily, but the schedule is 7 AM and 2 PM because:
Group of answer choices
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Most medications used to treat ADD/ADHD are schedule _____ drugs.
Group of answer choices
III
IV
I
II - ANSWER-II
Selma, who is overweight, recently started taking topiramate (Topamax) for seizures and at her follow-up
visit, you note that she has lost 4 pounds. The appropriate action would be:
Group of answer choices
Reassure her that this is a normal side effect of topiramate and continue to monitor her weight
Tell her to increase her caloric intake to counter the effects of the topiramate
Consult with a neurologist, as this is not a common adverse effect of topiramate
Decrease her dose of topiramate - ANSWER-Reassure her that this is a normal side effect of topiramate
and continue to monitor her weight
____________ is an anxiolytic that has a low risk of dependence, few drug interactions, and is relatively
safe, even in high doses.
Group of answer choices
alprazolam (Xanax)
oxazepam (Serax)
clonazepam (Klonopin)
buspirone (Buspar) - ANSWER-buspirone (Buspar)
_____________ is the only SSRI with a long half life, so it may be discontinued without tapering.
Group of answer choices
fluoxetine (Prozac)
, sertraline (Zoloft)
citalopram (Celexa)
paroxetine (Paxil) - ANSWER-paroxetine (Paxil)
Abrupt withdrawal of beta blockers can be life threatening. Patients at highest risk for serious
consequences of rapid withdrawal are those with:
Group of answer choices
Neither A nor B
Coronary artery disease
Angina
Both A and B - ANSWER-both a and b
Because of their site of action, bile acid sequestering resins:
Group of answer choices
May increase the risk for bleeding
May increase folate levels with long term use
Should be prescribed with evening dosing recommended
Should be administered separate from other drugs by several hours - ANSWER-Should be administered
separate from other drugs by several hours
Which diuretic might be useful in patients with hyperlipidemia, history of gout, or diabetes, as it has no
adverse reactions on lab values?
Group of answer choices
Hydrochlorothiazide
Lisinopril
Loop diuretic
Indapamide - ANSWER-indapamide
Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) is prescribed for a patient with chronic stable angina. This drug is
administered twice a daily, but the schedule is 7 AM and 2 PM because:
Group of answer choices
