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ATI Neurological System Part 2 – Questions And AnswersA nurse is assessing a client who has been taking alprazolam for several days. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as an adverse reaction cause by alpzaolam? - ansAnxiety
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for alprazolam. For which of the following adverse
effects should the nurse monitor? (Select all that apply) - ansTolerance
Anxiety
Sedation
Respiratory depression
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for fluoxetine and who reports self-administering St.
John's wort daily for the past 2 weeks. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider as an indication of serotonin syndrome? - ansHallucinations
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking alprazolam therapy can result in which of the following
adverse effects? - ansWithdrawal symptoms
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizoaffective disorder and who has been prescribed
chlorpromazine. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor during and
immediately after IV administration of the drug? - ansBlood pressure
A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking lithium, carbonate to treat bipolar disorder. The
nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as indications of lithium
toxicity. (Select all that apply) - ansTremors
Confusion
Nausea
Muscle weakness
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium carbonate to treat bipolar disorder. Which of the
following diagnostic test should the nurse recommend that the client undergo periodically? - ansThyroid
function tests
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking venlafaxine to treat major depressive disorder. The nurse
should identify that which of the follow drugs can cause serotonin syndrome when taken concurrently with
venlafaxine? - ansPhenelzine
A nurse is caring for a client who recently began taking chlorpromazine to treat schizophrenia and who
was admitted to the emergency room with spasms of their face and back. Which of the follow adverse
reactions should the nurse suspect? - ansAcute dystonia
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the emergency department with a head injury. The
nurse notes that the client has an existing prescription for bupropion hydrochloride to treat depression.
For which of the following adverse effects is the client at increased risk? - ansSeizure activity
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for betaxolol eye drops. Which of the
following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching? - ansBradycardia
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a prescription for phenelzine. The nurse should instruct
the client to avoid tyramine-enriched foods because of an increased risk for which of the following
adverse reactions? - ansHypersensitive crisis
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about instilling pilocarpine for managing open-angle glaucoma.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply) -
ansApply gentle pressure to the nasolacrimal duct for 1 min after instilling the drops
Do not touch the tip of the applicator
Remove contact lenses prior to instilling the drops
, ATI Neurological System Part 2 – Questions And Answers
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the adverse effects of drug therapy. The nurse should
include that orthostatic hypotension is common adverse reaction of which of the following drugs? -
ansImipramine
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for diazepam for anxiety disorders.
Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ans"If I become
pregnant, it is important to let my health care provider know"
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include? - ans"If you have persistent headaches, let the provider know"
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for bus-irons to treat anxiety. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include? - ans"Take a missed dose as soon as you remember"
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for bus-irons. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include? - ansAllow 2 to 4 weeks for full therapeutic effect
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for chlorpromazine. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include? - ansWear sunscreen when exposed to sunlight
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for lithium carbonate about reducing the
risk for lithium toxicity. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - ansAvoid taking with
NSAIDs
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who us about to begin amitriptyline therapy to treat major
depressive disorder. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) -
ansChange positions slowly from sitting or lying to standing
Do not stop taking the drug abruptly
Take the drug at bedtime to prevent daytime drowsiness
Increase fiber and fluid intake
A nurse is reviewing the drug history of a client who is taking lithium carbonate for bipolar disorder. Which
of the following findings should indicate to the nurse to monitor for lithium toxicity? - ansFurosomide for
hypertension
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has a new prescription for reduced dosage of
alprazolam for anxiety. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the reason for
prescription modification? - ansRenal function impairment
A nurse should identify that timolol is contraindicated for a client who has which of the following
disorders? - ansAsthma
When reviewing the indications for various antidepressants, nurse should identify that bupropion
hydrochloride is an appropriate choice for clients who have which of the following? - ansSeasonal
affective disorder
Nicotine addiction
Depression
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking alprazolam for several days. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as an adverse reaction cause by alpzaolam? - ansAnxiety
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for alprazolam. For which of the following adverse
effects should the nurse monitor? (Select all that apply) - ansTolerance
Anxiety
Sedation
Respiratory depression
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