Amphetamines are included in the category of drugs of abuse because of their ability to: A. Cause nervousness B. Decrease weight C. Raise blood pressure D. Enhance performance Correct Answer: D. Enhance performance Drugs that produce a desired effect, such as feelings of euphoria and improved performance,… Read More »
A client with depression who has been taking amitriptyline for three months returns to the clinic for a follow-up. The nurse observes the client in which of the following symptoms? A. Lack of energy B. Suicidal thoughts C. Loss of interest in personal appearance D. Neglect of responsibilities … Read More »
The nurse would monitor for decreased effect of amphetamines when these drugs are given with: A. Caffeine B. Antidiabetic agents C. Tricyclic antidepressants D. All of the above Correct Answer: C. MAO inhibitors MAO inhibitors must never be given with drugs affecting the CNS because hypertension can… Read More »
As a knowledgeable nurse, you know that you should never give amphetamines in combination with: A. Oral hypoglycemics B. Insulin C. MAO inhibitors D. Antihypertensives Correct Answer: C. MAO inhibitors MAO inhibitors must never be given with drugs affecting the CNS because hypertension can occur. Amphetamine is… Read More »
Use of methylphenidate for attention deficit disorders in children can result in: A. Tourette’s syndrome B. Growth suppression C. Growth spurt D. A and B Correct Answer: D. A and B Use of Ritalin does not cause a growth spurt. Instead, it can cause Tourette’s syndrome and… Read More »
Amphetamines and amphetamine-like compounds are most commonly used for: A. Narcolepsy B. Attention deficit disorder C. Exogenous obesity D. All of the above Correct Answer: D. All of the above The most common uses of amphetamines and amphetamine-like compounds are narcolepsy, exogenous obesity, and attention deficit disorder. Amphetamine is… Read More »
When administering IV phenytoin (Dilantin), the nurse should: A. Administer it at a rate 100 mg/min. B. Protect the drug from light exposure. C. Mix the drug in dextrose solution. D. Mix the drug in saline solution. Correct Answer: D. Mix the drug in saline solution. Phenytoin… Read More »
When caring for a client who is receiving phenytoin and warfarin (Coumadin), the nurse would expect which of the following drug-drug interactions? A. Decreased effectiveness of warfarin B. Increased effectiveness of phenytoin C. Increased effectiveness of warfarin. D. Decreased effectiveness of phenytoin. Correct Answer: A. Decreased effectiveness… Read More »
The client asks the nurse why he is taking bromocriptine (Parlodel). The nurse’s reply is based in the understanding that bromocriptine mimics the effects of dopamine by: A. Decreasing dopamine levels in the brain. B. Decreasing the storage of dopamine peripherally. C. Activating dopamine receptors in the brain. D. Inhibiting monoamine… Read More »
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 »