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NR509 NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY
NEUROLOGICAL MEDICATIONS NCLEX
Rn PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM




A client is taking the prescribed dose of phenytoin (Dilantin) to control seizures.
Results of a phenytoin blood level study reveal a level of 35 mcg/mL. Which
finding would be expected as a result of this laboratory result?
1. Hypotension
2. Tachycardia
3. Slurred speech
4. No abnormal finding
3. Slurred speech
The nurse has given instructions for taking codeine sulfate to a client with a severe
headache. Which statement by the client indicates the teaching has been effective?
1. "I should increase fluid intake."
2. "I should maintain a low-fiber diet."
3. "I should avoid all exercise to prevent lightheadedness."
4. "I should avoid the use of stool softeners to prevent diarrhea."
1. "I should increase fluid intake."


Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) is prescribed for a client with Parkinson's disease.
The nurse monitors the client for side/adverse effects to the medication. Which
finding indicates that the client is experiencing an adverse effect?

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1. Pruritus
2. Tachycardia
3. Hypertension
4. Impaired voluntary movements
4. Impaired voluntary movements
The home health nurse visits a client who is taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for control
of seizures. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the client is taking birth
control pills. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
1. Pregnancy should be avoided while taking phenytoin.
2. The client may stop the medication if it is causing severe gastrointestinal effects.
3. There is the potential of decreased effectiveness of birth control pills while
taking phenytoin.
4. There is the increased risk of thrombophlebitis while taking phenytoin and birth
control pills together.
3. There is the potential of decreased effectiveness of birth control pills while
taking phenytoin.
The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who has been
diagnosed with Bell's palsy. The client has been taking acetaminophen (Tylenol),
and acetaminophen overdose is suspected. Which antidote should the nurse
anticipate to be prescribed?

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1. Pentostatin (Nipent)
2. Auranofin (Ridaura)




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Rn PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM



3. Fludarabine (Fludara)
4. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
4. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) has been prescribed for a client to treat pain.
Which are side/adverse effects of this medication? Select all that apply.
1. Diarrhea
2. Tremors
3. Drowsiness
4. Hypotension
5. Urinary frequency
6. Increased respiratory rate
2. Tremors
3. Drowsiness
4. Hypotension


A client experiencing spasticity as a result of spinal cord injury has a new
prescription for dantrolene (Dantrium). Before administering the first dose, the
nurse checks to see if which baseline study has been done?

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