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Neurologic Pharmacology NCLEXA client is being treated in the clinic for an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. The nurse would anticipate administering which drug? a. Diazepam (Valium) b. Interferon b1b (Betaseron) c. Lioresal (Baclofen) d. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Cortef) - correct answer B ~ Drugs used to treat exacerbations in ambulatory clients include Interferon b1b, Interferon b1a (Avonex), and glatiramer acetate (Copaxone). Diazepam and lioresal could be used to treat spasticity, whi...

Which of the following information should a health care professional include when talking to a patient about taking baclofen (Lioresal)? A) Avoid driving until the drug's effects are evident. B) Stop taking the drug immediately if headache occurs. C) Take the drug as needed for spasticity. D) Take the drug with antacids to reduce gastric effects. - Answer A) Avoid driving until the drug's effects are evident. A health care professional is reviewing the medical record of a patient who...

PHARMACOLOGY NURS 251 MODULE 9 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS PORTAGE LEARNING 2023/2024 GRADED A+. 2 / 4 1. Initial medication for RA before special: DMARD (Disease modifying an-tirheumatic drug) not always effective 2. Recent hepatitis C treatment time: 3 months; 96% cure rate 3. HIV/AIDS virus destroys cells/immune system while pt asymptomatic: - CD4/T cells 4. Recombinant DNA technology: joining 2 DNA molecules & inserting into a hostorganism and generates products from human...

Which of the following information should a health care professional include when talking to a patient about taking baclofen (Lioresal)? A) Avoid driving until the drug's effects are evident. B) Stop taking the drug immediately if headache occurs. C) Take the drug as needed for spasticity. D) Take the drug with antacids to reduce gastric effects. A) Avoid driving until the drug's effects are evident. Baclofen (Lioresal) Centrally acting muscle relaxant Should be taken daily at regul...

1. Initial medication for RA before special: DMARD (Disease modifying an-tirheumatic drug) not always effective 2. Recent hepatitis C treatment time: 3 months; 96% cure rate 3. HIV/AIDS virus destroys cells/immune system while pt asymptomatic: - CD4/T cells 4. Recombinant DNA technology: joining 2 DNA molecules & inserting into a hostorganism and generates products from human use 5. Biologics:specialty meds made from recombinant DNA technology; growth ofspecialty pharmacy industry. 6. H...

1. A patient has been diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia. The patient is to begin taking interferon alfa 2b. What will the nurse include in her instructions to the patient concerning this drug? a. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking the drug. b. Continue to maintain maximal physical activity. c. Increase fluid intake while taking the drug. d. Treat constipation with over-the-counter laxatives. Ans: C Feedback: Interferon alfa 2b is metabolized in the kidney so adequate fluid intake is ...

Multiple Sclerosis Questions and Answers Graded A Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Disease of the CNS characterized by the occurrence of random patches of inflammation with demyelination called plaques'/lesions. Occurrence age 15-45 yrs. Includes exacerbations and remissions. Relapsing-Remitting, Secondary Progressive, Primary Progressive, Progressive-Relapsing List the 4 variations of Multiple Sclerosis: Relapse-Remitting Acute episodes of worsening neurological function followed by partial or comple...

Which of the following is a side effect of Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)? A) Hypovolemia B) Tinnitus C) Euphoria D) Respiratory Depression - Answer: C. Corticosteroid side effects include increased risk for infection, delayed wound healing, infection masking, edema, euphoria, insomnia, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, and peptic ulcer Which of the following symptoms you as the nurse expect to see in the patient with primary progressive multiple sclerosis? (Selec...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 23: DRUGS FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has been newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), and the nurse provides teaching about the medications for the disease. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? a. “I may need to take additional drugs at times of acute relapse.” b. “I will need to take medication indefinitely.” c. “If medication is begun early, permanent remission can be achieved.”...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 23: DRUGS FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has been newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), and the nurse provides teaching about the medications for the disease. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? a. “I may need to take additional drugs at times of acute relapse.” b. “I will need to take medication indefinitely.” c. “If medication is begun early, permanent remission can be achieved....