Cns stimulant - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

RN ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2020 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking phenytoin. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor and report to the provider? a. Cognitive impairment i. Phenytoin: Anticonvulsant, Antiarrhythmic. Adverse effects: suicidal thoughts, ataxia, agitation, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, dysarthria. (davis drug guide). b. Tachycardia c. Elevated Blood Pressure d. Tinnitus 2. A nurse is teaching a client who has a history o...

Exam 1: NUR2407/ NUR 2407 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology Complete Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct- Rasmussen Q: What two vitals signs would you assess before giving a patient a beta blocker? Answer: Heart rate Blood pressure Q: If your patient has hypertension, what concerns would you have if they took a sympathomimetic OTC med? Answer: Sympathomimetic meds will increase heart rate, blood pressure Q: Adrenergic agonists are al...

The nurse is providing care for a neonate diagnosed with apnea of prematurity. The prescription by the health care provider is for caffeine citrate intravenously 5 mg/kg once daily. The infant's weight is 5.4 lb. What is the correct dosage to administer to the patient? _________ Answer: 12.3mg Rational: 5.4 lb ÷ 2.2 = 2.45 kg × 5 mg/kg = 12.27 mg. Because doses are rounded to tenths for neonates, the answer is 12.3 mg. A child is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) to treat attention defic...

Week 5: NR606/ NR 606 (NEW Update 2024/ 2025) Diagnosis & Management in Psychiatric Mental Health II Practicum| Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade- Chamberlain QUESTION What can CNS stimulants cause in clients with no prior history? Answer: Psychotic or manic symptoms QUESTION What can CNS stimulants exacerbate in clients with pre-existing psy- chosis? Answer: Behavior disturbance symptoms and thought disorders QUESTION Wh...

NREMT Practice Test Bank - Multiple Choice Hypoglycemia and acute ischemic stroke can present similarly because: • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain function. • B:the majority of stroke patients have a history of diabetes. • C:the most common cause of a stroke is hypoglycemia. • D:they are both caused by low levels of glucose in the blood. - ANS • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain function. Reason: Although stroke and hypoglycemia are two distinctly ...

Exam 4: NUR253/ NUR 253 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION CNS Stimulant Answer: When a patient is withdrawing from a stimulant, the nurse may note: depression, paranoia, lethargy, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, chills, and sweating. QUESTION CNS Stimulant Treatment Answer: typically includes inpatient hospitalization, possible temporary use of va...

Scedule II Question and answers already passed 2024/2025 Scedule II/Drugs of Abuse/Legal Quiz physical dependence is now called - correct answer Dependence psychological dependence is now called - correct answer addiction These drugs have the highest risk for physical dependence - correct answer CNS stimulants (nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines), CNS depressants (ethanol, barbiturates), and Narcotics (morphine, Heroin) These drugs have the lowest risk for physical dependence ...

Exam 3: NSG 124/ NSG124 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing Q: Beta Blockers: -olol caution in patients w/ ashtma can mask the symptoms of hyperglycemia s/e: pulmonary edema, bradycardia DONT discontinue abruptly Q: Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Answer: Antiarrhythmic life threatening arrhythmia administered IV Q: Adderall Answer: CNS stimulant: weight loss dry mouth headache ...

HESI PNR 203/ PNR203 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Maternal-Newborn Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: Which medication may cause malformations of the male external genitalia? a. Etretinate b. Dutasteride c. Methimazole d. Propylthiouracil Answer: b. Dutasteride Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that causes malformations of external genitalia in males. Etretinate is a vitamin A derivative that may cause multiple CNS defects. Methi...

NAADAC Module 1: Pharmacology Questions and Answers 100% Pass ____ have been used as date rape/rape drugs. Benzodiazepines ____ is the most important inhibitory neurotransmitter; any substance that increases its actions significantly inhibits anxiety. GABA ____ is the process by which neurotransmitters, that have activated their receptors, are taken back into the original neuron Reuptake _____ is combining a depressant with a stimulant, e.g., heroin + cocaine. Speedballing ____...