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A nurse is teaching a client who is taking levodopa/carbidopa to treat Parkinson's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - ANS Change position slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a newly diagnosed seizure disorder and a new prescription for valproic acid and phenytoin. The nurse should identify that which of the following can occur as a result of an interaction between these drugs? - ANS Ph...

Neurological System (Pt. 2) Test Questions with Verified Answers Bradycardia - Ans -A healthcare professional should expect which of the following adverse effects for a patient who is taking betaxolol (Betoptic) eye drops to treat glaucoma? A.Discoloration of the Iris B. Hypertension C. Bradycardia D. Constricted Pupils Seizure Activity - Ans -A health care professional is collecting data from a patient who is taking bupropion hyrdrochloride (Wellbutrin) to treat depression. The health ...

Neurological System (Part 1) Pharm Module Quizzes | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse is teaching a client prescribed **levodopa/carbidopa**. Which instruction should be included? A. Take with high-protein meals B. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness C. Avoid all dairy products D. Stop taking if tremors return A client prescribed **phenytoin** reports sore gums. What action should the nurse take? A. Instruct the client to use hard-bristled toothbrushes B. Ed...

Understanding Patho Quiz 2 Neurological System Exam 1 Questions Answered Correctly Graded A+ What are the 3 components of the neuron? - Answers cell body (soma), dendrites, axons where is the cell body (soma) located? - Answers mainly in the CNS Densely packed cell bodies in the CNS are? PNS? - Answers nuclei. ganglia. What is located in the cell body (soma)? - Answers nucleus and cytoplasm. Dendrites are the ________ portion of the neuron. - Answers Receptive portion. They accept...

Neurological System (Part 2) Q&A

Test Bank for Neurological System- Questions and Answers Latest Update 2025 The nurse is preparing to assess balance in an older adult client. Which test would the nurse plan on possibly omitting from the exam? - Answers Hop on 1 foot A nurse is preparing to assess the cranial nerves of a client. The nurse is about to test cranial nerve I. Which of the following would the nurse do? - Answers Ask the pt to identify scents Which tests are appropriate for a nurse to perform to test the cranial n...

Which of the following assessments of this client is most important immediately following the administration of intravenous diazepam? A) ЕCG B) Seizure activity C) Blood pressure D) Respiratory rate  Respiratory rate The health care professional is about to administer a loading dose of phenytoin IV. Which of the following is essential for the health care professional to do before administering phenytoin IV? A) Protect the phenytoin solution from light. B) Make sure the ph...

What does the central nervous system (CNS) contain? brain & spinal cord What does the peripheral nervous system (CNS) contain? all nerve fibers outside brain & spinal cord -12 pairs of cranial nerves How many pairs of cranial nerves? 12 pairs What is Cranial Nerve I? Olfactory Type: sensory Function: smell What is Cranial Nerve II? Optic Type: sensory Function: vision

The nurse is preparing to assess balance in an older adult client. Which test would the nurse plan on possibly omitting from the exam?Hop on 1 foot A nurse is preparing to assess the cranial nerves of a client. The nurse is about to test cranial nerve I. Which of the following would the nurse do?Ask the pt to identify scents Which tests are appropriate for a nurse to perform to test the cranial nerve VIII?Whisper test, Rinne, and Weber A client's patellar reflex is normal for the right...

central nervous system brain and spinal cord peripheral nervous system nerves of the autonomic nervous system neuroglia specialized supporting cells nerve tissue consists of what: neurons and neuroglia cell body contains what: nucleus nucleus essential for the continued life of the neuron cell bodies are found where: brain, spinal cord or the trunk of the body. axon transmits impulses away from the cell body