NR509 NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY - NEUROLOGICAL
MEDICATIONS NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
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Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) is prescribed for a client with Parkinson's disease. The nurse
monitors the client for side/adverse effects to the medication. Which finding indicates that the
client is experiencing an adverse effect?
1. Pruritus
2. Tachycardia
3. Hypertension
4. Impaired voluntary movements
4. Impaired voluntary movements
The home health nurse visits a client who is taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for control of seizures.
During the assessment, the nurse notes that the client is taking birth control pills. Which
information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
1. Pregnancy should be avoided while taking phenytoin.
2. The client may stop the medication if it is causing severe gastrointestinal effects.
3. There is the potential of decreased effectiveness of birth control pills while taking
NR509 NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY -
NEUROLOGICAL MEDICATIONS NCLEX
Rn PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
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,phenytoin.
4. There is the increased risk of thrombophlebitis while taking phenytoin and birth control pills
together.
3. There is the potential of decreased effectiveness of birth control pills while taking phenytoin.
The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who has been diagnosed with Bell's
palsy. The client has been taking acetaminophen (Tylenol), and acetaminophen overdose is
suspected. Which antidote should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed?
1. Pentostatin (Nipent)
2. Auranofin (Ridaura)
NR509 NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY -
NEUROLOGICAL MEDICATIONS NCLEX
Rn PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
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,3. Fludarabine (Fludara)
4. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
4. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) has been prescribed for a client to treat pain. Which are
side/adverse effects of this medication? Select all that apply.
1. Diarrhea
2. Tremors
3. Drowsiness
4. Hypotension
5. Urinary frequency
6. Increased respiratory rate
2. Tremors
3. Drowsiness
4. Hypotension
A client is taking the prescribed dose of phenytoin (Dilantin) to control seizures. Results of a
phenytoin blood level study reveal a level of 35 mcg/mL. Which finding would be expected as a
result of this laboratory result?
1. Hypotension
2. Tachycardia 3.
NR509 NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY -
NEUROLOGICAL MEDICATIONS NCLEX
Rn PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
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, Slurred speech
4. No abnormal finding
3. Slurred speech
The nurse has given instructions for taking codeine sulfate to a client with a severe headache.
Which statement by the client indicates the teaching has been effective?
1. "I should increase fluid intake."
2. "I should maintain a low-fiber diet."
3. "I should avoid all exercise to prevent lightheadedness."
4. "I should avoid the use of stool softeners to prevent diarrhea."
1. "I should increase fluid intake."
A client experiencing spasticity as a result of spinal cord injury has a new prescription for
dantrolene (Dantrium). Before administering the first dose, the nurse checks to see if which
baseline study has been done?
1. Liver function studies
2. Renal function studies
3. Otoscopic examination
4. Blood glucose measurements
1. Liver function studies
The client with a head injury is experiencing signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), and
mannitol (Osmitrol) is prescribed. The nurse administering this medication expects which as an
NR509 NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY -
NEUROLOGICAL MEDICATIONS NCLEX
Rn PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE Q & As BEST EXAM
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MEDICATIONS NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM STUDY GUIDE Q & AS BEST EXAM SOLUTION
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED SUCCESS LATEST UPATE
2022/2023 GRADED A+
Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) is prescribed for a client with Parkinson's disease. The nurse
monitors the client for side/adverse effects to the medication. Which finding indicates that the
client is experiencing an adverse effect?
1. Pruritus
2. Tachycardia
3. Hypertension
4. Impaired voluntary movements
4. Impaired voluntary movements
The home health nurse visits a client who is taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for control of seizures.
During the assessment, the nurse notes that the client is taking birth control pills. Which
information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
1. Pregnancy should be avoided while taking phenytoin.
2. The client may stop the medication if it is causing severe gastrointestinal effects.
3. There is the potential of decreased effectiveness of birth control pills while taking
NR509 NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY -
NEUROLOGICAL MEDICATIONS NCLEX
Rn PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE Q & As BEST EXAM
SOLUTION SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED SUCCESS LATEST
UPATE 2022/2023 GRADED A+
,phenytoin.
4. There is the increased risk of thrombophlebitis while taking phenytoin and birth control pills
together.
3. There is the potential of decreased effectiveness of birth control pills while taking phenytoin.
The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who has been diagnosed with Bell's
palsy. The client has been taking acetaminophen (Tylenol), and acetaminophen overdose is
suspected. Which antidote should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed?
1. Pentostatin (Nipent)
2. Auranofin (Ridaura)
NR509 NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY -
NEUROLOGICAL MEDICATIONS NCLEX
Rn PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE Q & As BEST EXAM
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,3. Fludarabine (Fludara)
4. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
4. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) has been prescribed for a client to treat pain. Which are
side/adverse effects of this medication? Select all that apply.
1. Diarrhea
2. Tremors
3. Drowsiness
4. Hypotension
5. Urinary frequency
6. Increased respiratory rate
2. Tremors
3. Drowsiness
4. Hypotension
A client is taking the prescribed dose of phenytoin (Dilantin) to control seizures. Results of a
phenytoin blood level study reveal a level of 35 mcg/mL. Which finding would be expected as a
result of this laboratory result?
1. Hypotension
2. Tachycardia 3.
NR509 NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY -
NEUROLOGICAL MEDICATIONS NCLEX
Rn PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE Q & As BEST EXAM
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UPATE 2022/2023 GRADED A+
, Slurred speech
4. No abnormal finding
3. Slurred speech
The nurse has given instructions for taking codeine sulfate to a client with a severe headache.
Which statement by the client indicates the teaching has been effective?
1. "I should increase fluid intake."
2. "I should maintain a low-fiber diet."
3. "I should avoid all exercise to prevent lightheadedness."
4. "I should avoid the use of stool softeners to prevent diarrhea."
1. "I should increase fluid intake."
A client experiencing spasticity as a result of spinal cord injury has a new prescription for
dantrolene (Dantrium). Before administering the first dose, the nurse checks to see if which
baseline study has been done?
1. Liver function studies
2. Renal function studies
3. Otoscopic examination
4. Blood glucose measurements
1. Liver function studies
The client with a head injury is experiencing signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), and
mannitol (Osmitrol) is prescribed. The nurse administering this medication expects which as an
NR509 NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY -
NEUROLOGICAL MEDICATIONS NCLEX
Rn PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE Q & As BEST EXAM
SOLUTION SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED SUCCESS LATEST
UPATE 2022/2023 GRADED A+
