This drug is often the first line in the treatment of status epilepticus
What is diazepam (Valium)
100
The nurse administering levothyroxine to a 75 year old patient knows that the patient is taking this for___
What is replacement therapy for low thyroid function
100
A patient with absence seizures recently saw a commercial for phenytoin (Dilantin) and is inquiring if he would be able to take the medication. What is the nurse's best response?
a. I will let the doctor know you are interested
b. No, the doctor has certain medications that he likes to use
c. Unfortunately that drug is not for the treatment of absence seizures
d. Let's try it and see how it works for you.
What is c.
100
the nurse caring for a patient taking propylthiouracil (PTU) knows to monitor for which adverse effects
What is symptoms of hypothyroidism and hepatotoxicity
100
the nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who is confused, tachycardic, and suddenly becomes lethargic. She expects to administer what drug
What is D50 IVP or Glucagon IM
200
This drug is specifically for the treatment of absence seizures
What is ethosuximide (Zarontin)
200
The nurse knows that the drug gabapentin (Neurontin) is often used for_____
What is seizures, neuropathy, fibromyalgia
200
The nurse knows that the role of escitalopram (Lexapro) is to____
What is increase the availability of serotonin at specific receptors.
200
The nurse educating a patient about lorazepam (Ativan) knows to include monitoring for what adverse effects in the teaching?
What is drowsiness, dizziness, dependence
200
A nurse caring for a patient who recently had a head CT with contrast would question the order for which drug:
a. metoprolol (Lopressor)
b. metformin (Glucophage)
c. carvedilol (Coreg)
d. insulin Lispro
What is b. metformin (Glucophage)
300
This barbiturate is often used to control seizures or as a sedative
What is phenobarbital (Luminal)
300
The nurse knows he is administering methylphenidate hydrchloride (Ritalin) for the treatment of ______
What is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
300
The nurse knows that amitriptyline (Elavil) is used in the treatment of major depression because it _______
What is inhibits the reuptake of norepi and serotonin
300
The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and is about to do education. Which adverse effect of levodopa-carbidopa will she educate the patient about?
What is dyskinesia
300
This seizure medication is known to have a high risk for dependence
What is phenobarbital (Luminal)
400
This mood stabilizer is often used in the treatment of bipolar disorder
What is lithium carbonate
400
A nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. The nurse knows that which of the following are goals of the treatment:
a. slow memory loss
b. slow dementia symptoms
c. early treatment for higher chances of being cured
d. improve behavior
e. improve ADLs.
What is a,b,d,e.
400
The nurse knows that the drug donepezil (Aricept) works to prevent the breakdown of which neurotransmitter?
a. acetylcholine
b. dopamine
c. norepinephrine
d. serotonin
What is a. acetylcholine
400
The nurse knows that the adverse effects of the centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) include______
What is CNS depression, physical dependence, anticholinergic effects.
400
A patient inquires about non-pharmacologic therapy for the treatment of depression. What CAM could you recommend to her?
What is St. John's wort
500
This drug promotes the intestinal absorption of calcium
What is calcitriol (Rocaltrol)-vitamin D
500
this anticholinergic drug is often used for treatment in the early stages of Parkinson's
What is benztropine (Cogentin)
500
This drug works to interfere with calcium ions in skeletal muscle, thereby reducing muscle tension.
What is dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)
500
The nurse educating a patient using CAM, knows that which classes of drugs should not being taken with herbal supplements?
What is anticoagulants, anti-seizure, and antidysrhythmics
500
Which of the following lab values is the nurse most concerned about?
a. Potassium 3.6
b. Calcium 9.0
c. Phosphorus 3.1
d. Magnesium 2.3