Pharm Made Easy Neuro system part 1 Test
Questions And 100% Correct Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for amphetamine sulfate. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
-hypotension
-tinnitus
-tachycardia
-bronchospasm - Answer -tachycardia
The nurse is working with a client who is receiving selegiline for the treatment of
Parkinson's disease. The provider wishes to administer analgesics to the client. The
nurse should be aware that a drug interaction between selegiline and meperidine may
cause the following: Constant trips to the bathroom
Jaundice
Cellulitis
Muscle rigidity ANSWER
Muscle rigidity
The nurse is going to administer sumatriptan to the client for the first time. The nurse
should instruct the client that sumatriptan is indicated for which of the following
conditions?
-tonic-clonic seizures
-presence of a migraine headache
-exacerbation of multiple sclerosis
-Alzheimer's disease - Answer -presence of a migraine headache
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's
, disease and has been prescribed donepezil. Which of the following would the nurse
teach the family to?
-warn them to monitor for constipation
-the dose will be titrated weekly to achieve an optimal therapeutic effect
-the medication is more effective if taken in the morning
-NSAIDs should not be used for pain -Answer-NSAIDs should not be used for pain
A nurse is teaching a client who is prescribed baclofen. Which of the following should
the nurse instruct?
Avoid driving until drug effects are apparent
Stop taking medication immediately if headache occurs
Take the medication PRN for spasticity
Take medication with antacids to limit gastric effectsAnswer -Avoid driving until drug
effects are apparent
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for modafinil to treat narcolepsy.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
-administer the medication in the morning
-administer the medication 30 min before bedtime
-expect daytime somnolence - Answer -administer the medication in the morning
A nurse is teaching a client about interferon beta-1a. Which of the following should the
nurse teach the client to do to minimize the adverse effects related to this medication?
Pre-medicate with acetaminophen
Take the medication with food
Increase your fluid intake
Take the medication in the morning. Answer: premedicate with acetaminophen
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for dantrolene to treat skeletal
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