MS
the nurse knows that administering IV Methylprednisolone is going to specifically do what for the patient with MS?
what is shorten relapse time and treat acute exacerbations
the nurse administering donepezil to the dementia patient would expect to perform what test?
the nurse on a general psych floor is taking care of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia a year ago. upon entering the room to get vital signs the nurse notices the corner of the patient's mouth twitching up towards the ear. the nurse knows to anticipate this as what?
what is tardive dyskinesia
after administering bromocriptine mesylate, the nurse would know to monitor for which side effects? SATA
a. lightheaded
b. N/V
c. 88/52
d. blurred vision
e. flush extremities
what is A, B, C
while taking a dopamine agonist, the nurse knows to monitor for hallucinations, compulsive behaviors, OH, and impotence? T/F
what is T
a. administer the dose
b. hold the med
c. turn the tv off for adequate attention
d. administer an extra dose
what is A
the nurse should expect for all 4 dementia medications to cause what general group of side effects?
what is GI upset
the nurse enters the room of a schizophrenia patient to administer their chlorpromazine, the nurse finds the patient with the following:
- drooling
- bradycardic
- right hand tremor
- stiff posture
what would be the nurse's first intervention?
what is hold the med and request a lower dose
which two antidepressants are prescribed to patients with PD and why?
what is selegiline and rasagiline, they inhibit the breakdown of dopamine
a patient taking trihexphendiyl hydrochloride is at risk for urinary retention? T/F
T
the nurse knows that which medications are used to treat spasticity in patients with MS? SATA
a. clonazepam
b. dantrolene
c. diazepam
d. bethanecol
e. mitoxantrone
what is A, B, C, D
what is the priority safety precaution the nurse would expect to initiate with the patient taking galantamine and why?
what is fall because of dizziness and syncope
after reviewing a patient's MAR, the nurse knows that which medications are being used to treat schizo? SATA
a. haloperidol
b. chlorpromazine
c. glarimaer acetate
d. risperidone
e. clozapine
what is A, B, D, E
why might one with PD be prescribed diphenhydramine?
what is to block the effects of histamine
it is safe and necessary for a female SCI patient to use tampons during menses? T/F
what is F
the nurse knows to select which medications available to treat ataxia in an MS patient? SATA
a. propranolol
b. gabapentin
c. tizanidine
d. diazepam
e. fingolimod
what is A, B, D
the nurse observes that the schizophrenia patient on haloperidol is experiencing akathisia (restless, agitated, anxious) what would the nurse expect to administer to treat akathisia?
what is Beta Blocker or Benzo
what is Antiviral, reduces tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural changes
during neurogenic shock with SCI, which two medications are given to assist with increasing BP and HR?
what 3 complications does medication help treat in MS patients?
what is ataxia, spasticity, and bowel/bladder complications
a. 189/99
b. headache
c. hyperactive behavior
d. vomiting
e. diarrhea
what is A, B, D
what is NMS, and stop the haldol
the nurse planning to administer Levodopa would also expect to administer which medication?
what is Carbidopa