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1. A nurse is reviewing a client's list of medications and notices that he is taking two anticholinergics. Which of his recent symptoms could be caused by his anticholinergic medications? (Select all that apply...
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and Answers Rasmussen College
1. A nurse is reviewing a client's list of medications and notices that he is taking two
anticholinergics. Which of his recent symptoms could be caused by his anticholinergic
medications? (Select all that apply)
A) Epigastric distress
B) Tachycardia
C) Dry mouth
D) Frequent loose stools
E) Blurred vision
2. The client diagnosed with a general anxiety disorder is prescribed alprazolam (Xanax), a
benzodiazepine. Which information should the clinic nurse discuss with the client?
A) Explain to the client that this medication is for short-term use.
B) Inform the client that rage and excitement are expected side effects
C) Tell the client to avoid foods that are high in vitamin K
D) Instruct the client to take the medication before driving to avoid transit anxiety
3. A nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for 6 weeks.
Upon review of the laboratory results, the nurse notes that the patient's phenytoin level is
18 mcg/mL. What is the nurse's best action?
A) The nurse should contact the prescriber to suggest a dose increase.
B) This drug level is in the therapeutic range, so the nurse can give the medicine
as ordered.
, C) Suspect that another drug is preventing Phenytoin metabolism, and hold the
causative medication.
D) This drug level is too high; the nurse should contact the prescriber about reducing
the dose.
4. A 68 year old male has a history of seizures and has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for
years. His last seizure occurred 2 years ago, so he has decided that he no longer needs the
medication. What would be the best action of the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
A) Recommend that he start cutting his pills in half, and see how it goes
B) Affirm his plan to stop taking it, but advise that he should restart it if tremors
occur
C) Recommend that he develop a withdrawal plan with his prescriber
D) Educate the client that suddenly stopping the drug could precipitate seizures.
E) Advise the client that once a medication for seizures is started it can never be
stopped.
5. Which statement regarding the blood-brain barrier demonstrates a need for further
teaching?
A) "It can protect the brain from potentially toxic substance injuries."
B) "It can be a significant obstacle to entry of therapeutic agents."
C) "It is not fully developed at birth."
D) "It lets in therapeutic agents in but filters out everything else."
6. Which teaching point is correct with respect to the concept of "tolerance"?
, A) Tolerance is a state where people become used to pain, and therefore need less
pain medicine.
B) In tolerance, larger doses are needed to achieve prior effects because a body
learns to push back.
C) Tolerance occurs in slow metabolizers. Slow metabolism leads to prolonged
sedation.
D) When sedatives help people cope better with their suffering, we call it "drug
tolerance".
7. A nurse is caring for a client being treated with Minipress (prazosin), an alpha blocker.
What counseling should the client receive?
A) Rise slowly from lying to standing to avoid dizziness and a possible fall.
B) Void before taking the medication to avoid urine retention
C) Take a daily laxative to avoid constipation
D) Avoid drinking more than 600 mls of fluid per day while taking this medication
8. For which client would a beta adrenergic blocker be indicated?
A) A client with urinary retention
B) A client who suffers from diarrhea
C) A hypertensive client with a heart rate of 104
D) A client who suffers from asthma
9. The most common adverse effect associated with antiepileptic medications is CNS
depression. Knowing this, which signs and symptoms would the nurse watch for during
assessments? (Select all that apply!)
, A) Drooling
B) Insomnia
C) Confusion
D) Hyperventilation
E) Unsteady gait
10. A client with Alzheimer's disease has been taking Exelon (rivastigmine), a cholinesterase
inhibitor for a week. What anticipated side effects of this cholinergic medication would
the nurse anticipate?
A) Numbness and tingling in the extremities
B) Hypertension
C) Diarrhea, urgency and possible bradycardia
D) Tinnitus and hearing loss
11. What advice should parents of a child taking Ritalin (methylphenidate) receive? (Select
all that apply)
A) Insomnia is a risk so give the medication in the morning
B) The medication is absorbed better on an empty stomach so give in before the meal
C) It is cheaper (wise) to order the medication via the internet.
D) The physician must be seen every time the prescription needs to be refilled due to
C2 status
E) As a parent you should remain in control of this medication due to its street value
F) There is no need to worry about addiction in these medications in well-adjusted
children.
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