Pharm made easy: Neuro system (part 1)
test
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for amphetamine sulfate. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
-hypotension
-tinnitus
-tachycardia
-bronchospasm - Answer -tachycardia
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking selegiline to treat Parkinson's
disease. The provider is considering the use of analgesics for the client but should be
aware that a drug interaction between selegiline and meperidine can result in which of
the following?
-frequent urination
-jaundice
-cellulitis
-muscle rigidity - Answer -muscle rigidity
A nurse if preparing to administer sumatriptan to a client for the first time. The nurse
should instruct the client that sumatriptan is indicated for which of the following
conditions?
-tonic-clonic seizures
-presence of a migraine headache
-exacerbation of multiple sclerosis
-Alzheimer's disease - Answer -presence of a migraine headache
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's
disease about donepezil. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
-monitor for constipation
-the dosage will be increased weekly to provide optimum therapeutic effect
-administering the drug first thing in the morning promotes effectiveness
-avoid the use of NSAIDs for pain - Answer -avoid the use of NSAIDs for pain
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for baclofen. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
-avoid driving until the drug's effects are evident
-stop taking the med immediately if headache occurs
-take the drug as needed for spasticity
-take the drug with antacids to reduce gastric effects - Answer -avoid driving until the
drug's effects are evident
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for modafinil to treat narcolepsy.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
-take the drug in the morning
-take the drug 30 min before bedtime
-anticipate daytime drowsiness - Answer -take the drug in the morning
, Pharm made easy: Neuro system (part 1)
test
A nurse is teaching a client about interferon beta-1a. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse give to help the client avoid the adverse effects of this drug?
-premedicate with acetaminophen
-take the drug with food
-increase your fluid intake
-take the drug in the morning - Answer -premedicate with acetaminophen
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for dantrolene to treat skeletal
muscle spasms. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following
adverse effects?
-slow heart rate
-cough
-diarrhea
-hearing loss - Answer -diarrhea
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for carbamazepine. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include to help the client avoid adverse effects of
this drug?
-begin taking the drug at a low dosage
-discontinue the drug immediately if diarrhea occurs
-have serum glucose levels checked regularly
-take the drug on an empty stomach - Answer -begin taking the drug at a low dosage
A nurse is teaching a client who is receiving methohexital sodium. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
-cardiac excitability
-respiratory depression
-hyperthermia
-hypertension - Answer -respiratory depression
A nurse is teaching a client who has Alzheimer's disease and their caregiver about
memantine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
-increase fluid intake to improve renal excretion
-report memory loss or confusion
-watch for signs of liver impairment, such as jaundice & abdominal pain
-avoid taking OTC antiacids - Answer -avoid taking OTC antiacids
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking donepezil to treat Alzheimer's disease. For
which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
-confusion
-dry mouth
-nausea
-double vision - Answer -nausea
test
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for amphetamine sulfate. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
-hypotension
-tinnitus
-tachycardia
-bronchospasm - Answer -tachycardia
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking selegiline to treat Parkinson's
disease. The provider is considering the use of analgesics for the client but should be
aware that a drug interaction between selegiline and meperidine can result in which of
the following?
-frequent urination
-jaundice
-cellulitis
-muscle rigidity - Answer -muscle rigidity
A nurse if preparing to administer sumatriptan to a client for the first time. The nurse
should instruct the client that sumatriptan is indicated for which of the following
conditions?
-tonic-clonic seizures
-presence of a migraine headache
-exacerbation of multiple sclerosis
-Alzheimer's disease - Answer -presence of a migraine headache
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's
disease about donepezil. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
-monitor for constipation
-the dosage will be increased weekly to provide optimum therapeutic effect
-administering the drug first thing in the morning promotes effectiveness
-avoid the use of NSAIDs for pain - Answer -avoid the use of NSAIDs for pain
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for baclofen. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
-avoid driving until the drug's effects are evident
-stop taking the med immediately if headache occurs
-take the drug as needed for spasticity
-take the drug with antacids to reduce gastric effects - Answer -avoid driving until the
drug's effects are evident
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for modafinil to treat narcolepsy.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
-take the drug in the morning
-take the drug 30 min before bedtime
-anticipate daytime drowsiness - Answer -take the drug in the morning
, Pharm made easy: Neuro system (part 1)
test
A nurse is teaching a client about interferon beta-1a. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse give to help the client avoid the adverse effects of this drug?
-premedicate with acetaminophen
-take the drug with food
-increase your fluid intake
-take the drug in the morning - Answer -premedicate with acetaminophen
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for dantrolene to treat skeletal
muscle spasms. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following
adverse effects?
-slow heart rate
-cough
-diarrhea
-hearing loss - Answer -diarrhea
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for carbamazepine. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include to help the client avoid adverse effects of
this drug?
-begin taking the drug at a low dosage
-discontinue the drug immediately if diarrhea occurs
-have serum glucose levels checked regularly
-take the drug on an empty stomach - Answer -begin taking the drug at a low dosage
A nurse is teaching a client who is receiving methohexital sodium. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
-cardiac excitability
-respiratory depression
-hyperthermia
-hypertension - Answer -respiratory depression
A nurse is teaching a client who has Alzheimer's disease and their caregiver about
memantine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
-increase fluid intake to improve renal excretion
-report memory loss or confusion
-watch for signs of liver impairment, such as jaundice & abdominal pain
-avoid taking OTC antiacids - Answer -avoid taking OTC antiacids
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking donepezil to treat Alzheimer's disease. For
which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
-confusion
-dry mouth
-nausea
-double vision - Answer -nausea
