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NURS 311 Quiz 10 Questions and Correct Answers |
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87. A client is receiving doxepin (Silenor). For which most dangerous
side effect of tricyclic antidepressants should a nurse monitor the client?
A. Mydriasis
B. Dry mouth
C. Constipation
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D. Urinary retention Ans: A. Mydriasis
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88. A client with schizophrenia is actively psychotic, and a new
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medication regimen is prescribed. A student nurse asks the primary
nurse, "Which of the prescribed medications will be most helpful for
reducing psychotic signs and symptoms?" What should the nurse
respond?
A. Citalopram (Celexa)
B. Ziprasidone (Geodon)
C. Benztropine (Cogentin)
D. Acetaminophen with hydrocodone (Lortab) Ans: B. Ziprasidone
(Geodon)
89. A client with a psychosis is receiving olanzapine (Zydis). What is
important for a nurse to consider when administering this drug?
A. It can be given intramuscularly
B. A special tyramine-free diet is required
C. It dissolves instantly after oral administration
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D. An empty stomach increases its effectiveness Ans: C. It dissolves
instantly after oral administration
90. Antipsychotic drugs can cause extrapyramidal side effects. Which
responses should the nurse document as indicating
pseudoparkinsonism? SATA
A. Rigidity
B. Tremors
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C. Mydriasis
D. Photophobia
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E. Bradykinesia Ans: A. Rigidity
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B. Tremors
E. Bradykinesia
91. A client with schizophrenia is taking benztropine (Cogentin) in
conjunction with an antipsychotic. The client tells a nurse, "Sometimes I
forget to take the Cogentin." What should the nurse teach the client to do
if this happens again?
A. Use 2 pills at the next regularly scheduled dose
B. Notify the health care provider about the missed dose immediately
C. Take a dose as soon as possible, up to 2 hours before the next dose
D. Skip the dose, and then take the regularly scheduled dose 2 hours
early Ans: C. Take a dose as soon as possible, up to 2 hours before the
next dose
92. Olanzapine (Zyprexa) is prescribed for a client with bipolar disorder,
manic episode. What cautionary advice should the nurse give the client?
NURS 311 Quiz 10 Questions and Correct Answers |
Latest Update
87. A client is receiving doxepin (Silenor). For which most dangerous
side effect of tricyclic antidepressants should a nurse monitor the client?
A. Mydriasis
B. Dry mouth
C. Constipation
© 2026 Assignment
D. Urinary retention Ans: A. Mydriasis
Guru01 - Stuvia
88. A client with schizophrenia is actively psychotic, and a new
Expert
medication regimen is prescribed. A student nurse asks the primary
nurse, "Which of the prescribed medications will be most helpful for
reducing psychotic signs and symptoms?" What should the nurse
respond?
A. Citalopram (Celexa)
B. Ziprasidone (Geodon)
C. Benztropine (Cogentin)
D. Acetaminophen with hydrocodone (Lortab) Ans: B. Ziprasidone
(Geodon)
89. A client with a psychosis is receiving olanzapine (Zydis). What is
important for a nurse to consider when administering this drug?
A. It can be given intramuscularly
B. A special tyramine-free diet is required
C. It dissolves instantly after oral administration
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D. An empty stomach increases its effectiveness Ans: C. It dissolves
instantly after oral administration
90. Antipsychotic drugs can cause extrapyramidal side effects. Which
responses should the nurse document as indicating
pseudoparkinsonism? SATA
A. Rigidity
B. Tremors
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C. Mydriasis
D. Photophobia
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E. Bradykinesia Ans: A. Rigidity
Expert
B. Tremors
E. Bradykinesia
91. A client with schizophrenia is taking benztropine (Cogentin) in
conjunction with an antipsychotic. The client tells a nurse, "Sometimes I
forget to take the Cogentin." What should the nurse teach the client to do
if this happens again?
A. Use 2 pills at the next regularly scheduled dose
B. Notify the health care provider about the missed dose immediately
C. Take a dose as soon as possible, up to 2 hours before the next dose
D. Skip the dose, and then take the regularly scheduled dose 2 hours
early Ans: C. Take a dose as soon as possible, up to 2 hours before the
next dose
92. Olanzapine (Zyprexa) is prescribed for a client with bipolar disorder,
manic episode. What cautionary advice should the nurse give the client?
