2026/2027) | Pharmacology Study Guide |
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A patient is having a migraine attack. The nurse should know that which drugs are
used to treat migraine attacks? - correct answer Triptans
It is important for the nurse teaching the patient regarding secobarbital to include
which information about the drug? - correct answer It is a short-acting drug that may
cause one to awaken early in the morning.
A patient taking lorazepam asks the nurse how this drug works. The nurse should
respond by stating that it is benzodiazepine that acts by which mechanism? - correct
, answer Increasing the action of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric
acid (GABA) to GABA receptors.
A patient is taking ramelton for insomnia. The nurse prepares a care plan that includes
monitoring of the patient for side effects/adverse reactions of this drug. Which is a side
effect of ramelteon? - correct answer Sleep-related behaviors
A patient received spin anesthesia. Which is the most important for the nurse to
monitor? - correct answer Hypotension and headaches
A nurse is teaching a patient about zolpidem. Which is important for the nurse to
include in the teaching of this drug? - correct answer It is used for short-term
treatment less than 10 days.