NURS 3100 - The Neurological System (Part 1) Test

A nurse is teaching a client about interferon beta-1a. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to help the client avoid the adverse effects of this drug? A. "Premedicate with acetaminophen." B. "Take the drug with food." C. "Increase your fluid intake." D. "Take the drug in the morning."

A. "Premedicate with acetaminophen."

A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for baclofen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Avoid driving until the drug's effects are evident. B. Stop taking the drug immediately if headache occurs. C. Take the drug as needed for spasticity. D. Take the drug with antacids to reduce gastric effects.

A. Avoid driving until the drug's effects are evident.

A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for carbamazepine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include to help the client avoid adverse effects of this drug? A. Begin taking the drug at a low dose. B. Discontinue the drug immediately if diarrhea occurs. C. Have serum glucose levels checked regularly. D. Take the drug on an empty stomach.

A. Begin taking the drug at a low dose.

A nurse is teaching a client who is taking levodopa/carbidopa to treat Parkinson's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Change position slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension. B. Eat a high-protein snack to increase absorption. C. Take the drug at bedtime to avoid daytime drowsiness. D. Expect eye twitching to develop with long-term therapy.

A. Change position slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension.

A nurse is teaching a client who is about to begin sumatriptan therapy to treat migraine headaches. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? A. Chest pain B. Polyuria C. Joint pain D. Insomnia

A. Chest pain

A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for modafinil to treat narcolepsy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Take the drug in the morning. B. Take the drug 30 min before bedtime. C. Anticipate daytime drowsiness. D. Expect urinary frequency.

A. Take the drug in the morning.

A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking amphetamine/dextroamphetamine sulfate for the treatment of ADHD for 2 weeks. The nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider? A. Weight loss of 2.3 kg (5 lb) B. BP 110/70 mm Hg C. Apical pulse 80/min D. Respiratory rate 16/min

A. Weight loss of 2.3 kg (5 lb)

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for pramipexole to treat Parkinson's disease. The nurse should recognize that which of the following lab tests requires monitoring? A. C-reactive protein B. Creatinine clearance C. Thyroid function D. CBC

B. Creatinine clearance

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for valproic acid to treat a seizure disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects. (Select all that apply). A. Hirsutism B. Drowsiness C. Headache D. Ataxia E. Rash

B. Drowsiness C. Headache E. Rash

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for dantrolene to treat skeletal muscle spasms. The nurse should identify that which of the following laboratory tests requires monitoring? A. Serum potassium B. Liver function C. Serum sodium D. Thyroid function

B. Liver function

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a newly diagnosed seizure disorder and a new prescription for valproic acid and phenytoin. The nurse should identify that which of the following can occur as a result of an interaction between these drugs? A. Hyperammonemia B. Phenytoin toxicity C. Hypertension D. Peptic ulcer disease

B. Phenytoin toxicity

A nurse is preparing to administer sumatriptan to a client for the first time. The nurse should instruct the client that sumatriptan is indicated for which of the following conditions? A. Tonic-clonic seizures B. Presence of a migraine headache C. Exacerbation of multiple sclerosis D. Alzheimer's disease

B. Presence of a migraine headache

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving methohexital sodium. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? A. Cardiac excitability B. Respiratory depression C. Hyperthermia D. Hypertension

B. Respiratory depression

A nurse is preparing to administer memantine to a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings in the client's medical history indicates a need to withhold the drug and notify the provider? A. Pancreatic cancer B. Hypotension C. Cirrhosis D. Osteoporosis

C. Cirrhosis

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for dantrolene to treat skeletal muscle spasms. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse effects? A. Slow heart rate B. Cough C. Diarrhea D. Hearing loss

C. Diarrhea

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for valproic acid to treat a seizure disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following adverse effects? A. Hirsutism B. Depression C. Jaundice D. Gum irritation

C. Jaundice

A nurse is administering fentanyl to a client to reduce pain. Which of the following drugs should the nurse have available to reserve the effects of fentanyl? A. Neostigmine B. Succinylcholine C. Naloxone D. Dantrolene

C. Naloxone

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking donepezil to treat Alzheimer's disease. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor? A. Confusion B. Dry mouth C. Nausea D. Double vision

C. Nausea

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? A. Hypotension B. Tinnitus C. Tachycardia D. Bronchospasm

C. Tachycardia

A nurse is teaching a client who received a prescription for interferon beta-1a for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A. "Have kidney function tests done every month for a year." B. "Take an extra dose if muscle aches occur." C. "Store the drug at room temperature after mixing it." D. "Administer the drug in your thigh or upper arm."

D. "Administer the drug in your thigh or upper arm."

A nurse is teaching a client who has Alzheimer's disease and their caregiver about memantine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Increase fluid intake to improve renal excretion. B. Report memory loss or confusion. C. Watch for signs of liver impairment, such as jaundice and abdominal pain. D. Avoid taking over-the-counter antacids.

D. Avoid taking over-the-counter antacids.

A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease about donepezil. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A. Monitor for constipation. B. The dosage will be increased weekly to provide optimum therapeutic effect. C. Administering the drug first thing in the morning promotes effectiveness. D. Avoid the use of NSAIDs for pain.

D. Avoid the use of NSAIDs for pain.

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking interferon beta-1b. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates a potential serious adverse effect of this drug? A. Tinnitus B. Twitching eyelids C. Blue-green skin discoloration D. Fatigue

D. Fatigue

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease about how levodopa/carbidopa can help control symptoms. The nurse should identify that the drug has which of the following pharmacologic effects? A. Increases available acetylcholine in the brain. B. Inhibits norepinephrine metabolism in the brain C. Inhibits serotonin metabolism in the brain. D. Increases available dopamine in the brain.

D. Increases available dopamine in the brain.

A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking selegiline to treat Parkinson's disease. The provider is considering the use of analgesics for the client but should be aware that a drug interaction between selegiline and meperidine can result in which of the following? A. Frequent urination B. Jaundice C. Cellulitis D. Muscle rigidity

D. Muscle rigidity