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NURSING PHARMACOLOGY 2. ALL EXAM REVISION

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED

A+) (2024 UPDATE) 100%

A client is placed on antidepressant therapy with Zoloft (sertraline). What type of information

should be included in the client's medication teaching plan? - ANSWER- This medication can

cause sexual dysfunction, weight gain, and GI upset.

Which symptoms would the nurse expect to see in a client suspected to have serotonin syndrome?

- ANSWER- Agitation, restless, tremor and sweating.


A patient is taking Selegiline (Eldepryl), Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs). What diet

would be appropriate for him? - ANSWER- Potatoes, ground beef patty, corn, and green beans


______________ are associated with the inbibitory neurotransmitter, Gamma-amino-butyric acid

(GABA). 1. Anticonvulsants 2. Lithium 3. SSRI 4. Benzodiazepin - ANSWER- 1,4


Which one of the following medications is most likely to be ordered for a client to assist in

controlling the occurrence of panic disorder? - ANSWER- Paxil, SSRI


A patient was admitted to hospital for overnight observation for acute onset anxiety related to

unexpected life events. What classification of medication would the nurse anticipate will be

ordered first? - ANSWER- Benzodiazepine


A psychiatric patient has greatly increased seemingly non-goal-directed motor activity and seems

terror-stricken. He does not respond to nursing staff efforts to calm him. He is noted to have

distorted perceptions and disordered thoughts. Of the medications listed on the patient's medication

,administration sheet, which one, with the appropriate order, can be given as a prn anxiolytic? -

ANSWER- Lorazepam (Ativan), benzodiazepines


When interviewing and caring for a university students with test anxiety, the nurse must be aware

that test anxiety is often treatable with: - ANSWER- beta blocker


The nurse observes a schizophrenia client with head rotated to one side in a stiffly fixed position

and lower jaw is thrust forward and saliva is coming from the mouth. Which intervention is most

warranted? - ANSWER- Administering benztropine (Cogentin) 2 mg intramuscularly


A client comes to the medication clinic on Tuesday. The client's regular weekly appointment is

Friday. The client complains to the nurse that he has a terrible sore throat. The nurse reviews the

client's record and finds that the client is receiving Clozaril (clozapine). The client's temperature

is 100 degrees F. The nurse should make arrangements: - ANSWER- Have WBC done.


The nurse is doing discharge teaching with a client with the diagnosis of schizophrenia on the

medication, clozapine (Clozaril). Which of the following statements accurately reflects

information the nurse must provide? 1. "You should avoid eating foods high in tyramine, such as

aged cheeses and pickled fish." 2. "The most common problems with Clozaril are the

extrapyramidal side effects, including tardive dyskinesia." 3. "You will need to have your blood

drawn frequently in order to check your white blood count." 4. "If you experience sore throat, fever

or other flu-like symptoms, you need to contact your health care provider immediately." -

ANSWER- 3,4


What is a common side effect for which the nurse must monitor during administration of

Haloperidol (Haldol)? - ANSWER- Extrapyramidal symptoms

, A patient with schizophrenia has difficulty in holding a normal conversation. He replies the

questions sparsely, and his speech lacks spontaneous content. In addition, he frequently fails to

provide the answers. These symptoms are categorized under: - ANSWER- Negative symtoms


A client is experiencing acute dystonia, an extrapyramidal symptom (EPS). In addition to reduce

or discontinue the antipsychotic agent, the nurse would anticipate administering a medication in

which category? - ANSWER- Anticholinergic


A client is taking an anxiolytic agent secondary to grief-related anxiety. The client questions the

provider about abruptly discontinuing the drug. Which response from the care provider is most

likely appropriate? - ANSWER- Dosage must be TAPERED off to avoid withdrawal


The client has been started on Elavil. He tells the nurse that he does not take any other medication

except for St. John's wort, which he has found to be mildly therapeutic. What should be the nurse's

highest priority response to this information? - ANSWER- The combination of St. John's wort

and Elavil can produce serotonin syndrome


Which statement is true about mood stabilizers? - ANSWER- The SEs/ADEs of Lithium

include: GI discomfort, hand tremors, renal dysfunction and Ataxia

Which statement is true about antidepressant agents? 1. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) are

associated with cardiac dysrhythmias 2. Tranzadone (Desyrel) can cause hyperactivity and

insomnia 3. It is more effective and safer to use SSRI and MAOI together. 4. Bupropion can be

used to help smoking cessation. - ANSWER- 1,4


Which intervention is highest priority for the care plan of a client on lithium therapy? - ANSWER-

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