NUR2407 Pharmacology Module 2 Quiz

NUR2407 Pharmacology Module 2 Quiz • Question 1 A 68-year-old man has a history of seizures and has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for years. His last seizure was two years ago so he has decided that he no longer needs the medication. What would be the best action for the nurse? (Select all that apply.) Selected Answers: Educate the client that suddenly stopping the drug could Precipitate seizures. Recommend that he develop a withdrawal plan with his prescriber. Answers: • Educate the client that suddenly stopping the drug could precipitate seizures. • Tell the client that once a medication for seizures is started, it can never be stopped. • Recommend that he start cutting his pills in half and see how that goes. • Recommend that he develop a withdrawal plan with his prescriber. • Question 2 A cleint is using a PRN scopolamine patch for motion sickness. Knowing that this medication has anticholinergic side effects, which of these side effects should the client be taught to anticipate? (Select all that apply.) Selected Answers: Urinary retention Dry mouth Answers: • Urinary retention • Blurred vision • wheezes • Dry mouth • Question 3 A client who has been taking an antiepileptic medication with a narrow t