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Question 1 See full question 10s
A client with spinal cord injury is experiencing muscle spasticity. Which agent
would most likely be ordered?
You Selected:
• Baclofen
Correct response:
• Baclofen
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure
Disorders and Spasticity, p. 1036.
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity - Page 1036
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Question 2 See full question 10s
A client with a complex health history has developed severe spasticity. What aspect of the
client’s status would contraindicate the safe and effective use of dantrolene ?
You Selected:
• The client has a history of fatty liver disease
Correct response:
• The client has a history of fatty liver disease
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure
Disorders and Spasticity, p. 1040.
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Question 3 See full question 7s
An older adult client has been prescribed an antiseizure medication and is experiencing
central nervous system depression. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?
You Selected:
• Implement falls precautions
Correct response:
• Implement falls precautions
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 23: Anti-seizure Agents, p.
1041.
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity - Page 1041
Add a Note
Question 4 See full question 10s
A client has been prescribed cyclobenzaprine for the treatment of muscle spasticity due to
injury. The client asks if it is safe to take ibuprofen while taking cyclobenzaprine. What
should the nurse teach the client?
You Selected:
• “It would probably be unsafe because both drugs are from similar families.”
Correct response:
• “Check with your care provider, but it’s likely not a problem.”
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure
Disorders and Spasticity, p. 1041.
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity - Page 1041
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Question 5 See full question 10s
The nurse examines reviews the medical administration record and notes the medication
lamotrigine needs to be administered. The client has developed a red scaly rash with fluid
filled blisters and purpuric areas all over the client’s body. Which actions should the nurse
take? Select all that apply.
You Selected:
• Notify the primary care provider immediately.
• Assess vital signs.
• Administer the dose of lamotrigine.
Correct response:
• Notify the primary care provider immediately.
• Assess vital signs.
• Document the skin assessment.
Question 1 See full question 43s
A toddler is brought into the clinic by her parents. She is flaccid and cyanotic. The parents relate
that just prior to arrival, the toddler was running a fever of 104.3°F and began twitching
uncontrollably. The nurse's first priority is to:
You Selected:
• Check the airway.
Correct response:
• Check the airway.
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure
Disorders and Spasticity, p. 1043.
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity - Page 1043
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Question 2 See full question 11s
A client reports sensing an unusual smell just prior to experiencing a tonic–clonic seizure. What
term is used to describe this event?
You Selected:
• aura
Correct response:
• aura
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 23: Anti-seizure Agents, p. 1008.
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity - Page 1008
Add a Note
Question 3 See full question 8s
When does a client with spinal cord injury–associated spasticity require treatment for this
condition?
You Selected:
• Pain is present in all affected extremities.
Correct response:
• Safety, mobility, and activities of daily living are impaired.
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure
Disorders and Spasticity, p. 1007.
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity - Page 1007
Add a Note
Question 4 See full question 9s
The nurse is reviewing the results of a hospital client's serum phenytoin level, which has just
become available. The results indicate that the client’s phenytoin level is 17.5 mcg/mL. What is
the nurse’s best action?
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Question 1 See full question 10s
A client with spinal cord injury is experiencing muscle spasticity. Which agent
would most likely be ordered?
You Selected:
• Baclofen
Correct response:
• Baclofen
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure
Disorders and Spasticity, p. 1036.
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity - Page 1036
Add a Note
Question 2 See full question 10s
A client with a complex health history has developed severe spasticity. What aspect of the
client’s status would contraindicate the safe and effective use of dantrolene ?
You Selected:
• The client has a history of fatty liver disease
Correct response:
• The client has a history of fatty liver disease
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure
Disorders and Spasticity, p. 1040.
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity - Page 1040
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Question 3 See full question 7s
An older adult client has been prescribed an antiseizure medication and is experiencing
central nervous system depression. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?
You Selected:
• Implement falls precautions
Correct response:
• Implement falls precautions
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 23: Anti-seizure Agents, p.
1041.
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity - Page 1041
Add a Note
Question 4 See full question 10s
A client has been prescribed cyclobenzaprine for the treatment of muscle spasticity due to
injury. The client asks if it is safe to take ibuprofen while taking cyclobenzaprine. What
should the nurse teach the client?
You Selected:
• “It would probably be unsafe because both drugs are from similar families.”
Correct response:
• “Check with your care provider, but it’s likely not a problem.”
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure
Disorders and Spasticity, p. 1041.
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity - Page 1041
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Question 5 See full question 10s
The nurse examines reviews the medical administration record and notes the medication
lamotrigine needs to be administered. The client has developed a red scaly rash with fluid
filled blisters and purpuric areas all over the client’s body. Which actions should the nurse
take? Select all that apply.
You Selected:
• Notify the primary care provider immediately.
• Assess vital signs.
• Administer the dose of lamotrigine.
Correct response:
• Notify the primary care provider immediately.
• Assess vital signs.
• Document the skin assessment.
Question 1 See full question 43s
A toddler is brought into the clinic by her parents. She is flaccid and cyanotic. The parents relate
that just prior to arrival, the toddler was running a fever of 104.3°F and began twitching
uncontrollably. The nurse's first priority is to:
You Selected:
• Check the airway.
Correct response:
• Check the airway.
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure
Disorders and Spasticity, p. 1043.
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity - Page 1043
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Question 2 See full question 11s
A client reports sensing an unusual smell just prior to experiencing a tonic–clonic seizure. What
term is used to describe this event?
You Selected:
• aura
Correct response:
• aura
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 23: Anti-seizure Agents, p. 1008.
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity - Page 1008
Add a Note
Question 3 See full question 8s
When does a client with spinal cord injury–associated spasticity require treatment for this
condition?
You Selected:
• Pain is present in all affected extremities.
Correct response:
• Safety, mobility, and activities of daily living are impaired.
Explanation:
Reference:
• Frandsen, Geralyn, Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice,
11th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure
Disorders and Spasticity, p. 1007.
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity - Page 1007
Add a Note
Question 4 See full question 9s
The nurse is reviewing the results of a hospital client's serum phenytoin level, which has just
become available. The results indicate that the client’s phenytoin level is 17.5 mcg/mL. What is
the nurse’s best action?
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