NU 203 Final Exam Questions and Answers – Updated 2024
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NU 203 Final Exam Questions and
Answers – Updated 2024
The nurse should assess a client who is taking lorazepam (Ativan) for the development of which
of these adverse effects? - Answer-Ataxia
A 17-year-old patient has been prescribed escitalopram (Lexapro) for increasing anxiety
uncontrolled...
The parents of a young patient receiving methylphenidate (Ritalin) express concern that the
health care provider has suggested the child have a "holiday" from the drug. What is the
purpose of a drug-fee period? - Answer✔✔-To decrease drug dependence and assess the
patient's status
A 77-year -old female client is diagnosed with depression with anxiety and is started on
imipramine. Because of this client's age, the nurse will take precautions for care related to
which adverse effects? - Answer✔✔-Drowsiness and sedation
The nurse determines that the teaching plan for a client prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) has been
effective when the client makes which statement? - Answer✔✔-"It may take up to a month for
the drug to reach full therapeutic effects and I'm feeling better."
Before discharge, the nurse provides teaching related to side effects of phenothiazines to the
client and caregivers. Which of the following should be included? - Answer✔✔-Severe muscle
spasms can occur early in therapy.
A 20-year-old man is admitted to the psychiatric unit for treatment of acute schizophrenia and is
started on risperidone (Risperdal). Which patient effects should the nurse assess for to
determine whether the drug is having therapeutic effects? - Answer✔✔-Decreased delusional
thinking and lessened auditory/visual hallucinations.
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