Pharm I exam review NUR210

A nurse is caring for a patient on valproic acid. The patient reports tremors and confusion. What should the nurse do?

A nurse is assessing a patient on alprazolam for anxiety. Which of the following side effects is most common?

Which statement by the nurse is correct about synergistic drug effects?

A client is with valproic acid (Depakote) for seizure. The therapeutic range for valproic acid?

A patient with epilepsy is taking gabapentin to control seizures. Which of the following should the nurse emphasize ?

The patient asks the nurse how to dispose of old medications. What should the nurse tell? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is prescribed lorazepam. What does the nurse know to be true regarding lorazepam?

A patient refuses to take the prescribed medication. Which is the nurse’s best response to this patient?

The nurse is assessing a patient for serotonin syndrome. Which of the following findings is most indicative?

A nurse is preparing methylphenidate for a 6-year-old child with ADHD. Which of the following would be most important?

What are the symptoms of EPS?

The nurse is monitoring a patient on fluoxetine. Which side effect should be monitored closely?

A patient is taking Ritalin (methylphenidate) and is prescribed an antidepressant (MAOI) What is risk ?

Which drug orders are complete? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a patient on lorazepam. The patient suddenly develops confusion, slurred speech, and hypotension.

What information is essential for the nurse to document when giving drugs? (Select all that apply.)

Which adverse reaction from aspirin should the nurse teach the patient to report to the health care provider?

What should the nurse encourage the patient to do when teaching a patient who is receiving allopurinol?

Which are common reasons for nonadherence to the drug regimen in an older adult? (Select all that apply.)

A patient who is taking trazodone for depression reports feeling lightheaded when standing up. The nurse should:

A nurse is teaching a patient on lidocaine hydrochloride topical cream for pain. Which needs further teaching?

When a 12-year-old child is prescribed methylphenidate, which is most important for the nurse to monitor?

The nurse will question the provider if a drug with a half-life ( t ½) of more than 24 hours is ordered to be given?

Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize after administration of midazolam for a procedure?

A client on lithium reports nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. What should a nurse do for potential lithium toxicity?

A client taking is on (SSRI) for depression reports very anxious and restless. The nurse is concerned about what ?

Which complementary and alternative therapy interactions may cause serotonin syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following side effects should the nurse be most concerned about when a patient is receiving morphine?

The nurse should monitor the patient receiving phenytoin for which adverse effect?

A nurse is caring for an older adult patient on zolpidem. Which of the following nursing interventions is most important

A client is receiving levetiracetam (Keppra) for seizure. What should be of the following is most important?

For foods rich in potassium, What is the nurse’s best recommendation of foods to consume?

A patient is receiving aripiprazole, nurse include in the patient’s care plan? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is experiencing facial grimacing, involuntary upward eye movement, and muscle spasms of the tongue.

What is a seizure involving generalized contraction of the body followed by jerkiness of the arms and legs?

A patient has laboratory values of valproic acid of 150 mcg/mL What should the nurse do?

A patient taking amitriptyline for depression reports feeling dizzy when standing. What is the nurse's best response?

When developing an effective medication teaching plan, which component will the nurse identify as most essential?

The nurse knows that which drug is used to treat narcolepsy?

A patient is taking a sedative-hypnotic medication. What is the appropriate instruction the nurse should provide?

A nurse is caring for a patient on diazepam for muscle spasms. The nurse should advise the patient to avoid?

A patient is in the emergency department with status epilepticus, what drug of choice (all that apply)

Which statement is true concerning lithium?

A nurse is teaching a patient about ibuprofen for pain relief. Which of the following indicates further teaching?

A nurse is reviewing the medication orders for a patient on duloxetine. Which of the following is a contraindication ?

A nurse is teaching a patient on morphine for pain relief. Which of the following should the nurse include?

Antipsychotic medication and exhibiting acute muscle spasms, and stiffness. Which of the following interventions should?

The nurse is aware that the rate of absorption can be changed by which actions? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a patient on phenobarbital. Which of the following is a common side effect of phenobarbital ?

Lidocaine hydrochloride is for general anesthesia

About the use of benzodiazepines, which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

A nurse is caring for a patient on fluoxetine for depression. The nurse should be most concerned if patient reports.

A patient is having a migraine attack. The nurse should know which drugs are used to treat migraine attacks.

A nurse gives lorazepam to a patient with generalized anxiety disorder. The nurse knows that lorazepam works by which?

The nurse teaches the patient that the dosage should not exceed which amount for acetaminophen?

Several children are admitted with ADHD , a nurse what to watch for ?

I do not know why I am taking all of these pills.” Based on this subjective data, which problem will the nurse identify?

The nurse knows which drug is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?

The nurse is monitoring a patient who is on phentermine. Which is important to observe? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is teaching a patient about taking aspirin. Which are important points to include? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching for a patient on midazolam?

A nurse is assessing a patient who is taking phenytoin. Which of the following is a common side effect of phenytoin?

A patient asks the nurse about drug interactions with over-the-counter preparations. Which is the nurse’s best response?

A nurse is caring for a client prescribed valproic acid (Depakote). Which of the following lab test should be monitored

Which of the following statements by a patient indicates the need for further teaching about naloxone (Narcan)?

A client receiving haloperidol (Haldol) develops (NMS)—the provider orders dantrolene (Dantrium). It is for?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is on duloxetine for generalized anxiety disorder. Should the nurse monitor for?

With an antidepressant patient, what does the nurse do? (Select all that apply.)

ADHERENCE for drug regimens for older adults are trouble some

Which is important for the nurse to include in the teaching of zolpidem?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is on sumatriptan for the treatment of migraines. The nurse should monitor for ?

A nurse is reviewing the history of a patient prescribed trazodone. Which of the following is a contraindication?

Which factors contribute to polypharmacy in older adults? (Select all that apply

After intravenous morphine administration, the nurse notes cold, clammy skin a respirations 10, what should be given?

Which teaching point is most important for a patient taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for anxiety?

A patient is on amitriptyline for depression and is switched to a different antidepressant. Should the nurse teach?

Which nursing intervention is of “most importance” to ensure the patient’s safety?

The nurse knows which medication will cause the least gastrointestinal distress.

Which needle and gauge are most appropriate for intradermal injection?

Phenytoin has been prescribed for a patient with seizures, what is phenytoin therapeutic level?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient on phenytoin. Which of the following instruction is most important?

A nurse is teaching a patient on zolpidem. Which of the following statements needs further teaching?

Which of the following is an important consideration regarding pregnancy and valproic acid use?

The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses’ focus on safety is best exemplified by which competency?