The nurse frequently assesses the older adult who is on a psychotropic drug for an
overdose because:
A. Older adults are less active.
B. The older adult has fewer cognitive capabilities.
C. Brain receptors have become hypersensitive.
D. Receptor sites have lower perfusion.
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Answer: C - Brain receptors in the older adult become hypersensitive as
age increases, resulting in an exaggerated response to pharmacologic
therapy.
The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking bethanechol (Urecholine). Which
statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Excessive sweating is a normal reaction to this medication."
,b. "Excess salivation is a serious side effect."
c. "I should get out of bed slowly while taking this drug."
d. "I will not take the drug if my heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute."
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Answer A: "Excessive sweating is a normal reaction to this medication."
A patient arrives in the emergency department complaining of difficulty breathing,
dizziness, sweating, and heart palpitations. The patient reports having had similar
episodes previously. The nurse will expect the provider to order which medication?
a. Flumazenil (Romazicon)
b. Haloperidol (Haldol)
c. Lorazepam (Ativan)
d. Propranolol (Inderal)
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Answer c: Lorazepam (Ativan)
A patient has a blood pressure of 135/85 mm Hg on three separate occasions. The
nurse understands that this patient should be treated with
a. a beta blocker.
b. a diuretic and a beta blocker.
c. a diuretic.
d. lifestyle changes
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Answer D: lifestyle changes.
, The nurse is preparing to administer bethanechol (Urecholine) to a patient who is
experiencing urinary retention. The nurse notes that the patient has a blood pressure
of 90/60 mm Hg and a heart rate of 98 beats per minute. The nurse will perform which
action?
a. Administer the drug and monitor urine output.
b. Administer the medication and monitor vital signs frequently.
c. Give the medication and notify the provider of the increased heart rate.
d. Hold the medication and notify the provider of the decreased blood pressure.
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Answer D: Hold the medication and notify the provider of the decreased
blood pressure.
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about multiple sclerosis (MS). Which
statement by the nurse is correct?
a. "MS is characterized by degeneration of neurons and nerves in the brain and spinal
cord."
b. "MS is characterized by lesions or plaques on myelin sheaths of nerves."
c. "MS is characterized by neuritic plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the CNS."
d. "MS is characterized by weak muscles and decreased nerve impulses caused by
decreased ACh."
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Answer b: "MS is characterized by lesions or plaques on myelin sheaths of
nerves."
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child who had surgery that morning. The child is
awake and lying very still in bed and won't respond when the nurse asks about pain.
The nurse will perform which action?
overdose because:
A. Older adults are less active.
B. The older adult has fewer cognitive capabilities.
C. Brain receptors have become hypersensitive.
D. Receptor sites have lower perfusion.
Give this one a try later!
Answer: C - Brain receptors in the older adult become hypersensitive as
age increases, resulting in an exaggerated response to pharmacologic
therapy.
The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking bethanechol (Urecholine). Which
statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Excessive sweating is a normal reaction to this medication."
,b. "Excess salivation is a serious side effect."
c. "I should get out of bed slowly while taking this drug."
d. "I will not take the drug if my heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute."
Give this one a try later!
Answer A: "Excessive sweating is a normal reaction to this medication."
A patient arrives in the emergency department complaining of difficulty breathing,
dizziness, sweating, and heart palpitations. The patient reports having had similar
episodes previously. The nurse will expect the provider to order which medication?
a. Flumazenil (Romazicon)
b. Haloperidol (Haldol)
c. Lorazepam (Ativan)
d. Propranolol (Inderal)
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Answer c: Lorazepam (Ativan)
A patient has a blood pressure of 135/85 mm Hg on three separate occasions. The
nurse understands that this patient should be treated with
a. a beta blocker.
b. a diuretic and a beta blocker.
c. a diuretic.
d. lifestyle changes
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Answer D: lifestyle changes.
, The nurse is preparing to administer bethanechol (Urecholine) to a patient who is
experiencing urinary retention. The nurse notes that the patient has a blood pressure
of 90/60 mm Hg and a heart rate of 98 beats per minute. The nurse will perform which
action?
a. Administer the drug and monitor urine output.
b. Administer the medication and monitor vital signs frequently.
c. Give the medication and notify the provider of the increased heart rate.
d. Hold the medication and notify the provider of the decreased blood pressure.
Give this one a try later!
Answer D: Hold the medication and notify the provider of the decreased
blood pressure.
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about multiple sclerosis (MS). Which
statement by the nurse is correct?
a. "MS is characterized by degeneration of neurons and nerves in the brain and spinal
cord."
b. "MS is characterized by lesions or plaques on myelin sheaths of nerves."
c. "MS is characterized by neuritic plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the CNS."
d. "MS is characterized by weak muscles and decreased nerve impulses caused by
decreased ACh."
Give this one a try later!
Answer b: "MS is characterized by lesions or plaques on myelin sheaths of
nerves."
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child who had surgery that morning. The child is
awake and lying very still in bed and won't respond when the nurse asks about pain.
The nurse will perform which action?
