Before administering amantadine (Symadine), the nurse should investigate which of the following client statements? A. “My hands are always shaking.” B. “I had to take Dilantin 6 months ago.” C. “I take low-dose enteric aspirin each day.” D. “Simple tasks seem to take so long to perform.” … Read More »
The priority nursing intervention for a client receiving amantadine is to teach the client to: A. Monitor the pulse for rate and regularity. B. Take the last dose of medication at bedtime. C. Inspect the skin for erythematous rash. D. Stop taking the drug if the mouth becomes dry. … Read More »
Which of the following assessments is most essential before beginning a drug regimen of an antimuscarinic agent? A. Date of birth B. Ethnic background C. History of diabetes D. Activity intolerance Correct Answer: A. Date of birth Antimuscarinic agents are contraindicated in elderly patients. Elderly patients are at an… Read More »
A client is prescribed sertraline (Zoloft). To guarantee a safe administration of the medication, a nurse would administer the dose: A. As needed only for depressions B. Early in the morning C. Take on an empty stomach D. At bedtime Correct Answer: D. At bedtime Sertraline (Zoloft)… Read More »
The nurse evaluates that carbidopa and levodopa (Sinemet) is therapeutically effective if the client has: A. Decreased GI responses B. Increased tolerance to pyridoxine C. Decreased tremors at rest D. Increased urinary output Correct Answer: C. Decreased tremors at rest Carbidopa and levodopa help restore the balance… Read More »
For which of the following medical conditions would the nurse anticipate that an antianxiety agent would not be indicated? A. Seizure disorders B. Alcohol detoxification C. Parkinson’s disease D. Panic disorder Correct Answer: C. Parkinson’s disease Benzodiazepines may exacerbate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Benzodiazepines are a… Read More »
When administering antianxiety medications to an elderly client, which of the following actions by the nurse is essential? A. Monitor vital signs B. Suggest reduced doses C. Taper dose before stopping D. Implement a fall prevention protocol Correct Answer: D. Implement a fall prevention protocol Increased sedation, dizziness,… Read More »
When monitoring a client who is taking benzodiazepines, the nurse should be alert for which CNS side effects? A. Blurred vision, anorexia, dysarthria B. Seizures, tremors, diaphoresis C. Ataxia, sedation, dizziness D. Libido changes, edema, dystonia Correct Answer: C. Ataxia, sedation, dizziness These are common side effects.… Read More »
Antidepressants generally exert influence by: A. Increasing the reuptake of norepinephrine B. Altering the action of the cyproprotein (MAO) C. Changing the availability of dopamine D. Changing the availability of select neurotransmitters Correct Answer: D. Changing the availability of select neurotransmitters This choice best describes the effect… Read More »
The nurse performs an initial assessment and nursing history with a client admitted for a major depression. The client has a history of narrow-angle glaucoma. The nurse’s best action would be to: A. Encourage the client to use his or her own eye drops until the drops can be ordered. B. Administer the TCA as… Read More »