NURS 251 Pharmacology Module #10 (CNS depressants, CNS stimulants, Anticonvulsants) Actual Exam Q&A/ . Terms like:
1. True or False? Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant that works in the central nervous system, not directly on the muscles. - Answer: True
2. What teaching should the nurse pr...
1. True or False? Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant that works in the central
nervous system, not directly on the muscles. - Answer: True
2. What teaching should the nurse provide to the parent of a child prescribed
methylphenidate? - Answer: Methylphenidate causes growth suppression
and weight loss
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, 3. A pt has been ordered a TD patch of methylphenidate. The nurse teaches
the family to leave the patch on for how long? - Answer: 9 hours
4. What assessment findings would be most concerning after a dose of
sumatriptan has been administered? - Answer: Right sided weakness and
tingling
5. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate for a patient taking
temazepam? - Answer: Tell patient to ask for help before standing
6. What would indicate to the nurse that a patient taking a sedative-hypnotic
requires more teaching? - Answer: The patient requests a cup of kava kava
tea to help with relaxation
7. What statement by the patient indicates a need for additional education
about lorazepam? - Answer: "I can stop this drug after 3 weeks if I feel
better."
8. An older adult complains of insomnia. What is most appropriate instruction
as an initial method to deal with this issue? - Answer: "Drink warm milk or
chamomile tea before bedtime."
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