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GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING PHARM EXAM1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What all can benzodiazepines used for? (Select all that apply)
a. anxiety
b. insomnia
c. alcohol withdrawal
d. seizures - CORRECT ANSWER-A,C,D
A patient is being induced for sedation, what medication does the nurse assume
will be ordered for the patient?
a. Morphine
b. midazolam
c. phenytoin - CORRECT ANSWER-b. midazolam
The nurse gave the patient her Lorazepam at 0800 and came back to re assess
patient and found patient lying in bed with low respirations, shallow breathing,
the nurses should note that?
a. document this as normal side effects
b. Hold Dose Contact PCP, due to Adverse reactions - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Hold
Dose Contact PCP, due to Adverse reactions
What is Diazepam primarily used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Seizure control
Galen College Of Nursing Pharm EXAM 1 questions with correct answers
,What are the side effects of benzodiazepines (pams, lams) - CORRECT ANSWER-
CNS Depression
Drowsiness
Lethargy
Confusion
A patient is discussing her new order for Alprazolam for insomnia, what
statement by the nurse requires further teaching?
a. " I will take this medication at night"
b. " I will not drive when taking this medication"
c. " I can take melatonin to increase my chances of better sleep with this
medication" - CORRECT ANSWER-c. " I can take melatonin to increase my chances
of better sleep with this medication"
A patient is suffering with new diagnosed seizures, what patient would be
contraindicated for a new order of benzodiazepines (pams & lams)
a. Cardiopulmonary patient
b. Patient with diabetes
c. Patient with infection of the right hip taking IV ABT - CORRECT ANSWER-a.
Cardiopulmonary patient
(Heart Disease, COPD)
A patient is having trouble sleeping and the Primary care physician order
zolpidem for the patient, which statement requires further teaching?
a. "this medication is to help me with sleep"
b. " I should take this medication anytime of day
Galen College Of Nursing Pharm EXAM 1 questions with correct answers
, c. " This medication is for a short period of time to help me get routine with
sleeping" - CORRECT ANSWER-b. " I should take this medication anytime of day
Pt should take this medication at bedtime
A patient is newly admitted to the hospital, and the paper work states that the
patient is allergic to benzodiazepines, the PCP ordered the patient Zolpidem
0.5mg twice daily for insomnia . What is the nurses priority action.
a. Give patient the medication as ordered
b. Ask for clarification on order
c. Notify provider that patient is allergic to benzodiazepines - CORRECT ANSWER-
c. Notify provider that patient is allergic to benzodiazepines
Both Benzos and the non Benzo Zolpidem have the same actions
A patient has a new order for Zolpidem 0.5 mg and has been taking for past four
days, patient reports feeling drowsy upon waking up, the nurse notes that?
a. this is a normal side effect
b. tell patient to stop taking and contact PCP
c. Abruptly stop taking the medication
d. use melatonin to help - CORRECT ANSWER-a. this is a normal side effect
What are the Adverse Reactions of Zolpidem?
a. Vivid Dreams
b. Drug Tolerance
c. Hangover effect
Galen College Of Nursing Pharm EXAM 1 questions with correct answers
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