Pharmacology - Neurological System Pt 1
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? Tinnitus Twitching eyelids Blue green skin discoloration Fatigue
Fatigue
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has 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? Hyperammonemia Phenytoin toxicity Hypertension Peptic ulcer disease
Phenytoin toxicity Valproic acid can cause an increase in phenytoin blood levels, resulting in phenytoin toxicity. The nurse should monitor serum phenytoin levels and notify the provider if levels begin to exceed tha therapeutic range.
A nurse's caring for a client who has been taking amphetamine/dextroamphetamine sulfate for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for 2 weeks. The nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider? Weight loss of 2.3kg (5 lbs) BP 110/70 Apical pulse 80/min Respiratory rate 16/min
Weight loss 2.3kg (5 lbs)
