Chapter 20, Sedatives and Hypnotics TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A client with insomnia is prescribed estazolam. After administering the drug,the nurse would assess the client for which potential adverse reaction? A) Constipation B) Syncope C) Heartburn D) Taste change Answer: C Rationale: Potential adverse reactions of estazolam can include heartburn, headache, nausea, palpitations, rash, somnolence, vomiting, weakness, and body and joint pain. Muscle pain is an adverse reaction of zolpidem tartrate. Chest pain and taste change are caused by eszopiclone. Constipation and syncope are potential adverse reactions to pentobarbital and secobarbital. Question Format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 20 Learning Objective: 2 Cognitive Level: Apply Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-solving Process (Nursing Process) Reference: p. 249, Summary Drug Table 2. A client admitted for insomnia related to stress is prescribed a sedative. Which actions would the nurse include in the plan of care to promote the effectiveness of the drug? A) Encourage plenty of fluids. B) Provide back rubs. C) Offer fiber-rich food. D) Give the client coffee or tea. Answer: B Rationale: Back rubs are relaxing and help promote the effectiveness of the sedative. Fluids and fiber prevent constipation. Coffee and tea contain caffeine, which could interfere with the drug's effectiveness. Question Format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 20 Learning Objective: 5 Cognitive Level: Apply Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-solving Process (Nursing Process) Reference: p. 247, Promoting an Optimal Response to Therapy