NRS 3016 PSYCHO-PHARMACOLOGY QUIZ
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
A patient on tranylcypromine (Parnate) requests information on foods that are
acceptable to eat while taking the medication.The nurse tells the patient that it is safe to
eat: - Answers - Oranges
A nurse is providing medication instructions to a patient who is taking doxepin
(Sinequan) daily. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further
instructions? - Answers - I need to take the medication in the morning before breakfast.
A home care nurse visits a client at home. Clonazepam (Klonopin) has been prescribed
for the client, and the nurse teaches the client about the medication. Which statement
by the client indicates that further teaching is necessary? - Answers - If I experience
slurred speech, it will disappear in about 8 weeks.
A patient who is on chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is preparing for discharge. In
developing a health promotion plan for the patient, the nurse instructs the patient: -
Answers - To avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
A nurse is caring for a patient in acute mania who is being treated with carbamazepine
(Tegretol).The nurse reviews the laboratory report for the results of the drug plasma
level and determines that the plasma level is in a therapeutic range if which of the
following is noted? - Answers - 10 mcg/ml
A client is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). The nurse assesses the client
closely because: - Answers - Headache, hypertension, and nausea and vomiting may
indicate toxicity.
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who has been taking clozapine (Clozaril) for
the treatment of a schizophrenic disorder, and the nurse reviews the laboratory studies
that have been prescribed for the patient. Which laboratory study will the nurse
specifically review to monitor for an adverse effect associated with the use of this
medication? - Answers - White blood cell count
The nurse notes that a client receiving lithium therapy is drowsy, has slurred speech,
and is experiencing muscle twitching and impaired coordination. The nurse takes which
of the following actions? - Answers - Calls the physician
A Nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who will be receiving phenelzine
sulfate (Nardil). The nurse plans to tell the client to avoid: - Answers - Aged cheeses
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
A patient on tranylcypromine (Parnate) requests information on foods that are
acceptable to eat while taking the medication.The nurse tells the patient that it is safe to
eat: - Answers - Oranges
A nurse is providing medication instructions to a patient who is taking doxepin
(Sinequan) daily. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further
instructions? - Answers - I need to take the medication in the morning before breakfast.
A home care nurse visits a client at home. Clonazepam (Klonopin) has been prescribed
for the client, and the nurse teaches the client about the medication. Which statement
by the client indicates that further teaching is necessary? - Answers - If I experience
slurred speech, it will disappear in about 8 weeks.
A patient who is on chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is preparing for discharge. In
developing a health promotion plan for the patient, the nurse instructs the patient: -
Answers - To avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
A nurse is caring for a patient in acute mania who is being treated with carbamazepine
(Tegretol).The nurse reviews the laboratory report for the results of the drug plasma
level and determines that the plasma level is in a therapeutic range if which of the
following is noted? - Answers - 10 mcg/ml
A client is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). The nurse assesses the client
closely because: - Answers - Headache, hypertension, and nausea and vomiting may
indicate toxicity.
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who has been taking clozapine (Clozaril) for
the treatment of a schizophrenic disorder, and the nurse reviews the laboratory studies
that have been prescribed for the patient. Which laboratory study will the nurse
specifically review to monitor for an adverse effect associated with the use of this
medication? - Answers - White blood cell count
The nurse notes that a client receiving lithium therapy is drowsy, has slurred speech,
and is experiencing muscle twitching and impaired coordination. The nurse takes which
of the following actions? - Answers - Calls the physician
A Nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who will be receiving phenelzine
sulfate (Nardil). The nurse plans to tell the client to avoid: - Answers - Aged cheeses
