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The importance of ensuring safety related to possible sedation
A patient's physician has prescribed baclofen in an effort to treat the patient's neuropathic cancer pain. What patient education should the nurse prioritize when teaching the patient about this new medication?
When prescribing an AED, the physician takes into account the type of seizure the patient is having.
A patient, newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder, asks the nurse why they are receiving a specific drug. What would be the best answer by the nurse?
Liver toxicity
A patient, newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder, has been prescribed valproic acid. What is an adverse effect of valproic acid that the nurse should include in the medication teaching plan?
• Insomnia • Headache
A pediatric patient with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and takimg dextroamphetamine (Adderall) may exhibit which of the following side effects? Select all that apply.
Check the airway.
A toddler is brought into the clinic by her parents. She is flaccid and cyanotic. The parents relate that just prior to arrival, the toddler was running a fever of 104.3°F and began twitching uncontrollably. The nurse's first priority is to:
avoid driving until he is aware of the adverse effects.
A truck driver has been diagnosed with a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and lorazepam has been prescribed. The patient asked the nurse how this medication will affect his job. The nurse advised him to:
"If you stop taking this drug suddenly, you might find that your insomnia is worse than ever."
A woman who travels extensively for her job has been prescribed triazolam (Halcion) as a sleep aide. During patient teaching, what information should the nurse prioritize?
Malignant hyperthermia
An operating room nurse is assisting the anesthesiologist in the preparation of an intravenous dose of dantrolene. What emergent issue most likely prompted the need to give the patient dantrolene?
Methylphenidate, a centrally acting CNS stimulant
Which drug shares the abuse potential of amphetamines and is a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) schedule II controlled substance?
Valproic acid
Which drug would the nurse expect to be ordered as the drug of choice for the treatment for myoclonic seizures?
Avoid alcohol or other CNS depressants.
Which instruction should the nurse specifically stress when administering drugs used for muscle spasm and cramping?
Baclofen (Lioresal)
Which is an example of a skeletal muscle relaxant?
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Which is the drug of choice in the treatment of status epilepticus, an emergency characterized continual seizure activity with no interruptions?
Drowsiness
Which is the most common adverse reaction to carisoprodol (Soma) that the nurse should discuss with the patient?
Dantrolene (Dantrium)
Which medications can be used to treat or prevent malignant hyperthermia?
Decreased appetite
Which of the following effects can be noticed in a patient who has been administered amphetamines?
Valerian
Which of the following herbal products has been used to improve overall sleep quality, shortening the length of time it takes to fall asleep, and decreasing the number of nighttime awakenings? (Choose one)
Kava
Which of the following herbal products is thought to treat anxiety, relieve stress and promote sleep? (Choose one)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Which of the following is classified as a controlled substance by DEA regulations? (Choose one)
• Increased pulse • Euphoria • Decreased pulse
Which of the following signs would a client taking amphetamines exhibit? Select all that apply:
The client will remain relaxed and calm during the procedure.'
Which of these outcomes is most appropriate to establish for a client receiving a hypnotic medication before a minor procedure?
A 57-year-old female who is on hormone replacement therapy
Which patient would likely have the highest risk for hepatotoxicity from dantrolene (Dantrium)?
"Adverse effects include hypertension and nervousness."
Which statement should be included in the teaching plan for a patient receiving methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Generalized seizures
Which type of seizures involves a loss of consciousness?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
While interviewing a pediatric patient and his mother for the child's medical history, the nurses notices the patient is distracted, restless, forgetful, and is often found daydreaming. During the interview, the mother reveals that this patient is taking methylphenidate (Concerta). What diagnosis would the nurse anticipate to be part of this patient's medical history?
absence seizure
While speaking with a client, the nurse notes that the client stares off, unblinking. The nurse notes that after several prompts, the client blinks rapidly and then resumes normal conversation. The type of seizure demonstrated by this client is a(n):
Having the patient walk to the bathroom
Which action would be least appropriate for the nurse to do after administering an anxiolytic to a patient
Risk for Injury related to CNS depressant effects
A 40-year-old woman with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia has been prescribed cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) as an adjunct to her existing drug regimen. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize when updating the nursing care plan for this patient?
Increased blood pressure
A patient with symptoms of anxiety is being assessed for antianxiety therapy. Which of the following physiological manifestations of anxiety should the nurse assess during the pre-administration assessment of the patient?
Anxiety disorder
A male client's anxiety is interfering with his ability to perform basic activities of daily living and return to work. The nurse expects that which diagnosis will probably be made by his physician?
Kava
The nurse is aware that there is some research that reveals that anxiety may be treated with nutritional and herbal supplements. Which nutritional and/or herbal supplement is used in this treatment?
height and weight.
A 10-year-old boy is taking dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) daily for ADHD. At each clinic visit, the nurse's priority assessment would be
A normal response to a stressful situation
A 35-year-old female client is recently divorced and having difficulty coping. She visits her physician, and he diagnoses her with situational anxiety. She is fearful that the anxiety she feels will become chronic. The nurse gives the client what information concerning situational anxiety?
Rheumatic disorder
When reviewing a client's history, which condition would the nurse identify as contraindicating the use of a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant?`
"You might find that this drug exacerbates some of your muscle weakness while it relieves your spasticity."
A 43-year-old woman was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 2 years ago and has experienced a recent exacerbation of her symptoms, including muscle spasticity. Consequently, she has been prescribed Dantrolene (Dantrium). In light of this new addition to her drug regimen, what teaching point should the woman's nurse provide?
Liver function tests
A 43-year-old woman was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 2 years ago and has experienced a recent exacerbation of her symptoms, including muscle spasticity. Consequently, she has been prescribed Dantrolene (Dantrium). In light of this new addition to her drug regimen, what teaching point should the woman's nurse provide?
"Make sure that you don't stop taking baclofen suddenly because it might cause your symptoms to rebound quite sharply."
A 50-year-old woman has begun taking baclofen to treat her recently diagnosed multiple sclerosis (MS). What teaching point should the nurse provide to the patient about her new drug regimen?
Make sure to see your doctor promptly if you develop yellowish skin or eyes.
A 56-year-old woman with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis has begun taking dantrolene. What patient teaching should the nurse provide?
"Older adults metabolize the drug more slowly, and half-lives are longer than in younger adults
A 70-year-old male client asks why he is receiving a lower dose of zaleplon than his son. As part of the nurse's teaching plan, which explanation will the nurse give this client?
a dose adjustment should be made if these symptoms persist.
A 70-year-old patient has just started taking lorazepam 10 days ago for anxiety issues related the death of her husband. She is staying with her daughter for a couple of weeks. The patient's daughter has noticed that her mother is having difficulty walking and seems to be confused at times and calls the clinic to report this to the nurse. The nurse will inform the daughter that
Benzodiazepine toxicity
A 75-year-old client is brought to the emergency department by the family. The family relates that the client has confusion, seizures, and abnormal perception of movement. When the nurse looks at the medication that the family has brought to the ED, the nurse discovers that twice the number of tablets are missing from the vial as there should be if the prescription orders were being followed. What should the nurse suspect is wrong with this client?
Cardiac dysrhythmias
A 75-year-old male client is given an order for a CNS stimulant secondary to a new diagnosis of narcolepsy. He begins to experience signs and symptoms of excessive CNS stimulation. The nurse knows that the client is likely to also experience an exacerbation of which preexisting condition?
Risk for Falls
A 77-year-old man with a long history of absence seizures has been treated with ethosuximide for many years. The man is now in the process of moving to a long-term care facility and a nurse is creating a plan of care. The nurse understands the potential adverse effects of this drug and would consequently prioritize which nursing diagnoses?
amphetamine
A client comes into the emergency department. He is highly active, cannot sleep, and says his heart is pounding. On further questioning, he says he took several pills at a party and has felt this way ever since. What type of medication does the nurse suspect he could have taken?
Rotate sites when administering the injections.
A client has been prescribed a subcutaneous medication to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse should teach the client to do which of the following?
Flumazenil
A client has received a benzodiazepine for sedation before a diagnostic procedure. Which agent would the nurse expect the client to receive to reverse the sedative effects?
"Be sure not to stop the drug abruptly."
A client is prescribed an anxiolytic agent. What would be most important for the nurse to include in the teaching?
Contact the health care provider immediately if rash appears
A client is prescribed lamotrigine (Lamictal) for control of partial seizures. What is the most important medication teaching information the nurse should emphasize from the plan of care?
Oral
A client is to receive ethotoin. The nurse would expect to administer this drug by which route?
The client has been suffering with insomnia for more than 1 month.
A client relates that he suffers with chronic insomnia. You understand that this means:
• Administer the drug early in the day. • Avoid other caffeine. • Be active during the day
A client taking a CNS stimulant may experience altered sleep patterns. What can the nurse instruct the client to do to help with altered sleep patterns? Select all that apply:
• Be active during the day. • Administer the drug early in the day. • Avoid other caffeine.
A client taking a CNS stimulant may experience altered sleep patterns. What can the nurse instruct the client to do to help with altered sleep patterns? Select all that apply:
Notify the health care provider.
A client taking allopurinol exhibits an "itchy" skin rash on the neck and both arms. What is the nurse's top priority action?
"Brewed coffee"
A client tells the nurse that he would like to decrease his caffeine intake and he wants to know what product or beverage has the most caffeine. What is the nurse's best response?
12 mcg/mL
A client who is receiving phenytoin has a serum drug level drawn. Which result would the nurse interpret as within the therapeutic range?
Dantrolene
A client with a history of malignant hyperthermia is scheduled for surgery. Which agent would the nurse most likely expect to administer?
"Caffeine can cause life-threatening health problems with excessive intake."
A college student presents to the emergency department with palpitations and signs and symptoms of CNS stimulation. He states that he has been awake for 72 hours studying and keeps awake using power drinks and caffeine. What statement indicates that his education plan has been effective?
"The prescription dose is always started as low as possible and the refills are monitored to prevent abuse."
A female client asks why it is not legal to have a year's worth of prescription refills for Ritalin, since she has been on it for more than a year. She would also like to have the largest dose possible, so she can use the prescription for 2 months, instead of one. She explains that it is very hard to get off work and come in for appointments. The nurse's best response would be:
"They are considered teratogenic."
A female client's seizure disorder has been successfully controlled by AEDs for years. She and her husband decide that it is time to start a family. She asks the nurse if it is safe for the fetus for her to continue her AEDs as prescribed. What is the nurse's best response?
Diazepam (Valium)
A group of nursing students answers correctly if they identify which medication as the prototype benzodiazepine?
Respiratory depression and excessive sedation
A male client asks the physician about zaleplon to help him sleep. He tells the nurse that he regularly drinks 5 ounces of red wine in the evening. The physician elects not to give this client the prescription because a combination of zaleplon and alcohol may cause which effect?
"Ambien CR contains a rapid-releasing layer of medication, which aids a person in falling asleep, and a second layer, which is released more slowly to promote sleep all night."
A male client is not only having difficulty falling asleep but wakes up frequently during the night. The physician prescribes zolpidem in the CR form. The client asks what makes this form of the drug different. What is the nurse's best response to this client?
Reduce the dose
A male client routinely takes baclofen as a skeletal muscle relaxant for a neuromuscular disorder. His last lab results indicate that he is experiencing renal insufficiency. Based on these data, what would the nurse expect the physician to do?
Rebound insomnia
A male client took zolpidem daily for 1 week with good response, then stopped the medication. Two days later, he returns to the physician's office stating that his insomnia is worse than it ever was. The nurse is responsible for the development of a teaching plan for the client, including adverse reactions. After 1 week of regular use, which adverse reaction may occur with zolpidem?
22 mcg/mL
When reviewing the results of a patient's serum phenytoin level, which level would indicate toxicity?
The risks of injuries if mental and physical responses are slowed by drugs
A male patient is being discharged home from the hospital after having pneumonia. At home, the patient will be taking the same drugs he was taking before he was hospitalized. These drugs include an anti-anxiety medication and a medication for insomnia. During the home care nurse's initial visit, what should the nurse review with the patient?
Risk for Injury related to CNS depression
A male patient who experienced a lower back injury while doing yard work has seen his range of motion decrease and his pain increase over the past several weeks. As a result, he has been prescribed cyclobenzaprine. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize in light of the patient's drug regimen?
Drowsiness
A nurse administers carisoprodol to a patient for the treatment of an acute musculoskeletal condition. What adverse reaction of the administration of carisoprodol should the nurse monitor for in this patient?
impulsiveness
A nurse is assessing a child who is suspected of having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is characterized by persistent hyperactivity, inattention, and
Spastic
A nurse is assessing a new patient. The nurse notes that upon assessment, the patient's left leg has muscle tone that is greater than normal. How will the nurse document this finding?
Call the physician and question the order.
A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old patient and has received an order for diazepam (Valium) 10 mg PO q.i.d. What should be the nurse's initial action?
Observe respirations frequently.
A nurse is caring for a patient prescribed phenobarbital for status epilepticus. What intervention should the nurse perform when the patient has been administered the drug?
Swollen glands
A nurse is caring for a patient undergoing phenytoin therapy for prophylactic seizure prevention. Which of the following hematological changes in the patient should the nurse report to the primary health care provider?
at least 2 hours after administering antacids.
A nurse is caring for a patient who is starting gabapentin therapy. During the initial assessment the patient informs the nurse that he takes antacids every day. The nurse will stress to the patient that gabapentin should be taken
Respiratory depression
A nurse is caring for a patient with benzodiazepine toxicity. Which of the following symptoms of benzodiazepine toxicity should the nurse monitor for?
Measure regular serum plasma levels of the drug.
A nurse is caring for a patient with seizure disorders. The patient has been prescribed phenytoin. Which of the following ongoing assessment activities should a nurse perform during the treatment?
Patients with renal impairment
A nurse is caring for a patient with trigeminal neuralgia at a health care facility. The physician has prescribed carbamazepine. In which case is the use of carbamazepine contraindicated?
"This drug will calm me down in about 30 minutes after I take it."
A nurse is discussing the use of alprazolam (Xanax) with a 68-year-old patient. Which statement indicates that the patient has an understanding of the drug?
Always take the drug in the morning 30 to 45 minutes before breakfast and lunch.
A nurse is instructing a mother about a new drug her son was prescribed for ADHD. The nurse should include which of the following instructions?
increase self-care in activities of daily living.
A nurse is working with a 39-year-old patient who is experiencing muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis. The patient reports that she needs help with basic care and that her 15-year-old daughter has been helping bathe and dress her for a week. The patient's physician has prescribed baclofen (Lioresal). The nurse and the patient agree that an appropriate goal related to helping her maintain her self-worth would be to
Increased risk for CNS depression
A patient admitted to the health care facility for alcohol withdrawal has been prescribed an antianxiety medication. Why should the nurse suggest the patient stop consuming alcohol while therapy is ongoing?
Administration of intravenous lorazepam
A patient in status epilepticus has been brought to the emergency department by emergency medical services. The nurse in the emergency department should anticipate which of the following treatment measures?
Avoid drinking alcohol
A patient is admitted to a local health care facility for chronic insomnia. The physician prescribes eszopiclone. What should the nurse teach the patient when administering eszopiclone?
The patient is at risk for increased CNS depression.
A patient is prescribed topiramate. The nurse cautions the patient to avoid the intake of alcohol for which reason?
14 mcg/mL
A patient is receiving carbamazepine therapy. Which serum drug level result would lead the nurse to suspect that the patient needs a decrease in dosage?
take the drug with food.
A patient is taking ethosuximide (Zarontin) for absence seizures. The client reports GI upset associated with the drug. The nurse will encourage the patient to:
To discontinue the drug and return to the clinic
A patient taking lamotrigine (Lamictal) for the past two weeks calls the clinic and reports to the nurse that she has developed a rash. What should the nurse tell her to do?
Signs of toxicity from the medication
A patient taking modafinil (Provigil), a CNS stimulant, for narcolepsy has recently needed an increased dosage. At a follow-up visit, the patient is combative and confused, and has a low-grade fever. The nurse knows that this clinical presentation is most likely which of the following?
CNS depression
A patient with cortical focal seizures has been prescribed phenobarbital. What adverse reaction should the nurse monitor for in the patient?
Decreased cardiac output
A patient with postpartum thyroiditis could potentially experience all the following adverse cardiovascular effects from caffeine, EXCEPT:
Phenobarbital
After reviewing the various drugs that are classified as barbiturates, a student demonstrates understanding when identifying which as the prototype?
Rash
After teaching a male patient who is receiving lamotrigine about possible adverse effects, the nurse determines that the patient has understood the teaching when the patient states that he will notify his health care provider immediately if he develops:
"I will make sure not to stop the drug abruptly."
After teaching a patient about his prescribed anxiolytic agent, which patient statement indicates that the patient has understood the teaching?
False
An agent classified as a hypnotic is used primarily for preventing the feelings of tension or fear.
Confusion
An elderly patient is administered a sedative for the treatment of insomnia. Which sign should the nurse look for in the patient when monitoring the effects of the administered drug?
Dexmethylphenidate will improve Scott's attention span so that he will be able to complete a task.
Dexmethylphenidate has been prescribed to Scott, a 7-year-old boy who was diagnosed with ADHD. The mother asks how this medication will help her son. Which would be the most accurate description of the purpose of this medication?
Dilantin
For a client with a known heart block (conduction disorder), what medication is contraindicated?
Abruptly stopping the antiseizure medications
In a person taking medications for a diagnosed seizure disorder, the most common cause of status epilepticus is:
Respiratory depression
In reviewing the medical record of a patient who is to receive dantrolene, which condition would alert the nurse to the need for close monitoring?
Myocardial infarction 2 months previously
John is a 45-year-old man who is obese. He is coming to see the physician today about diet and medications to help him lose weight. He wants to be prescribed dextroamphetamine. Based on John's history, what would contraindicate the use of this medication?
Increased risk for falls
Medication reconciliation of an 82-year-old man who has recently moved to a long-term care facility reveals that the man takes 1 to 2 mg of lorazepam bid prn. The nurse should recognize what consequence of this aspect of the resident's drug regimen?
Panic attack
Ms. Buller is a 28-year-old patient who has been admitted to the hospital for abdominal pain. She puts on her call light because she is having difficulty breathing, palpitations, and increasing sweating. As the nurse caring for Ms. Buller, you complete a physical assessment, and you note her blood pressure, pulse, and respirations are elevated. You inquire about her symptoms; she states that she is afraid to be in the hospital because something bad will happen to her. What is Ms. Buller most likely suffering from?
Advise the patient to practice relaxation techniques.
Ms. Mole, a 65-year-old woman with a history of chronic insomnia, is being seen in the physician office for follow-up care. The physician has asked you to develop a plan of care with Ms. Mole to improve her sleep. In addition to drug therapy, what would you recommend as part of the patient's plan of care?
Dantrolene
One of the direct acting muscle relaxants is also used to treat malignant hyperthermia. What drug is used for the treatment of hyperthermia?
falls.
Patients taking benzodiazepines, especially elderly patients, are at high risk for
Suicidal ideation
Pediatric patients given atomoxetine (Strattera) should be monitored closely for which of the following? (Choose one)
One NoDoz tablet 8 oz of regularly brewed coffee 16 oz of an energy drink such as Full Throttle or Monster 8 oz of brewed hot tea 8 oz of iced tea 1 can (12 oz) of Pepsi
Place the following sources of caffeine in descending order, from most caffeine content to least caffeine content. (its in order)
Evaluation of treatment regimen
The nurse is aware that medication dosage for a child with ADHD is stopped occasionally for what reason?
• Hospitalization • Chronic pain • Stress • Anxiety • Jet lag
Sedatives and hypnotics are used to treat insomnia which may be caused by which of the following? Select all that apply
Hepatic dysfunction
Signs and symptoms of what would necessitate discontinuation of dantrolene therapy?
Calcium
The anatomy and physiology instructor is discussing what causes muscle contraction and relaxation. What element is part of the process that causes muscle contraction and relaxation?
Nervousness, restlessness, and palpitations may occur when you take caffeine
When using caffeine therapeutically, which education point is important for the nurse to tell the client?
Cyclobenzaprine produces an anticholinergic response, resulting in these side effects.
The client is taking cyclobenzaprine for muscle spasms secondary to an injury to the lumbar spine that occurred while lifting a motor at work. The client is being seen for a follow-up visit by the physician. The client reports dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation. Why is the client having these side effects from cyclobenzaprine?
"ADHD usually starts in childhood and may persist through adulthood."
The community health nurse is conducting a class for parents of preschoolers. One of the parents asks if a child with ADHD will always have problems with hyperactivity. What is the nurse's best response?
Abnormal anxiety is prolonged and impairs the ability to function normally.
The difference between normal and abnormal anxiety is:
relieve the symptoms for which they were prescribed.
The main goal of therapy when using CNS stimulants is to:
It should be reduced initially and increased gradually.
The medication nurse knows that when benzodiazepines are used with opioid analgesics, the analgesic dose should be adjusted in which way?
Strattera
The nurse has learned that there is a high incidence of suicidal ideation in children and adolescents when using which of the following drugs?
strattera
The nurse has learned that there is a high incidence of suicidal ideation in children and adolescents when using which of the following drugs?
Female gender
The nurse is assessing a patient for possible risk factors for the development of hepatotoxicity with the use of dantrolene. Which would the nurse identify?
Improving
The nurse is aware that CNS stimulants are prescribed for clients with ADHD because these medications have what effect on behavior and attention?
since she is taking oral contraceptives, she will need to use an additional form of birth control.
The nurse is caring for a 26-year-old woman with partial seizures. The nurse has been prescribed oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) as monotherapy. It will be critical for the nurse to inform the patient that:
Taper drug slowly over 1 to 2 weeks.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is being discharged home from the rehab unit. The patient is being switched from baclofen to soma for use as an outpatient. What should the nurse instruct the patient about discontinuing baclofen to prevent the development of psychoses and hallucinations?
2 mcg/mL
The nurse is monitoring the serum carbamazepine level of a client. Which result would lead the nurse to notify the prescriber that the client most likely needs an increased dosage?
Status epilepticus
The nurse is providing patient education for a patient newly prescribed antiseizure medications. What would the nurse be sure to teach the patient that abrupt withdrawal of antiseizure agents may precipitate?
Depressed respiratory function
The nurse should carefully assess for which top priority concern when administering a sedative or hypnotic?
• Coffee • Tea • Chocolate
The nursing student has learned that caffeine is a drug with many different effects on the body. The student realizes that caffeine can be found in many different foods including the following: (Select all that apply.)
evaluate therapeutic effectiveness.
The patient has serum drug levels of AEDs ordered. The patient asks the nurse what the rationale for drawing serum drug levels of AEDs is. The nurse answers that it is to:
Administer the drug earlier in the day.
The patient taking a CNS stimulant reports insomnia. The best option for the nurse in this case is which of the following?
It is hepatically metabolized to an inactive substance.
The physician has prescribed lorazepam to Mr. Jones for anxiety. Mr. Jones has a history of hepatitis C. Why would the physician prescribe lorazepam instead of a different drug in this class of medications?
An adverse reaction
The physician orders eszopiclone (Lunesta) for a male client as a treatment for intermittent insomnia. The client states that he feels the prescription works well as a sleep aid, but he is having difficulty with short-term memory loss. What is this client experiencing?
diazepam.
The prototype for benzodiazepines is:
alterations in consciousness that last seconds.
The school nurse sees a child on the playground have an absence seizure. These seizures are characterized by:
status epilepticus
The seizure type that is characterized by generalized tonic-clonic convulsions lasting for several minutes during which the client does not regain consciousness is known as:
REM deprivation can lead to serious psychological problems, including psychosis.
The significance of REM sleep is:
• Blood pressure • Respiratory rate • Skin temperature and color
What are the most important physical assessments for a nurse to perform when admitting a client diagnosed with elevated blood pressure due to anxiety? (Select all that apply.)
Liver toxicity
What would the nurse include as possible adverse effects when teaching a patient about phenytoin?
ADHD is linked to dysfunction of the parietal and occipital lobes
When counseling a patient about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the nurse would include the etiology of the disease. All the following are true about the etiology of ADHD, except:
Depression of motor nerve output
When describing the action of barbiturates and barbiturate-like agents in the control of seizures, what would the nurse include?
Hallucinations
You are caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with narcolepsy. Which of the following problems could the patient experience related to the disease?
Informing the client that in 2002, the FDA issued warnings that products containing kava may have caused severe liver toxicity
Your client informs you that he has begun taking high doses of kava on a daily basis to help with insomnia. Patient education about this herbal supplement would include:
Informing the client that in 2002, the FDA issued warnings that products containing kava may have caused severe liver toxicity.
Your client informs you that he has begun taking high doses of kava on a daily basis to help with insomnia. Patient education about this herbal supplement would include:
Maintaining regular sleeping and waking times, avoiding shift work, avoiding periods of sleep deprivation, and scheduling short naps.
Your client informs you that he suffers from narcolepsy. He asks if there is anything that he can do to improve his wake cycle. He states that he does not want to rely on medications. You recommend:
False
Zaleplon stimulates melatonin receptors to promote sleep.