Exam 1: NUR2474 / NUR 2474 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Pharmacology for Professional Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | A Grade - Rasmussen
Question:
A nurse provides teaching for a client, newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Which statement by the client indica...
Exam 1: NUR2474 / NUR 2474
(Latest Update )
Pharmacology | Questions and
Verified Answers | 100% Correct | A
Grade - Rasmussen
Question:
A nurse provides teaching for a client, newly diagnosed with Parkinson's
disease. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the
drug therapy for this disease?
Answer:
"A levodopa/carbidopa combination is used to improve motor function."
Question:
If the handwritten orders of a provider are illegible, what should the nurse
do?
Answer:
Contact the provider to clarify the order
,Question:
A client taking interferon beta-1a reports feeling depressed. Which action by
the nurse is correct?
Answer:
Notify the provider of these symptoms
Question:
The nurse is teaching the spouse of a client with dementia about
cholinesterase inhibitors. Which statement by the spouse indicates a need for
further teaching?
Answer:
"This drug stops the progression of the disease."
Question:
A nurse would know that further teaching is needed if the parents of a child
taking methylphenidate make which of these statements?
Answer:
"It is best to give this medication at bedtime."
, Question:
The nurse would know to assess for extrapyramidal effects in any client taking
which of these types of medications?
Answer:
Traditional neuroleptics
Question:
A client taking levodopa/carbidopa reports feeling lightheaded and dizzy,
especially when standing up from a sitting position. What will the nurse
expect the provider to recommend for this client
Answer:
Increasing salt and water intake
Question:
A client is taking a medication with a half-life of 24 hours. What is the
anticipated dosing schedule that would be prescribed for this drug?
Answer:
Daily
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