NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM OVER 100 QUESTIONS *graded A*

NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM 1. The client is taking carbamazepine (Tegretol) for treatment of epilepsy. The nurse reinforces the importance of coming to the laboratory weekly for follow-up monitoring of which of the following? 1-Serum glucose level. 2-Agranulocytosis 3-Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 4-Proteinuria 2. A 62 years old female client newly diagnosed with idiopathic seizures is taking carbamazepine (Tegretol). The nurse provides which of the following instructions to the client: 1- Initially, the drug may cause drowsiness. 2- Do not abruptly discontinue ingesting the drug. 3-Schedule a bone density exam periodically. 4-Avoid ingesting this drug with over the counter drugs without taking the prescriber. 3. A nurse is caring for a child receiving carbamazepine (Tegretol), who has a carbamazepine level drawn. Which of the following results indicates therapeutic level? 1-1 mcg/ml 2- 3mcg/ml 3- 6mcg/ml 4- 15 mcg/ml 4. A possible adverse reaction to Sodium Valproate (Depakote) is: 1-Hypoglycemia 2-Leukocytosis 3-3-Hyperlipidemia 4-Thrombocytopenia 5. A client has an order to receive valproic acid (Depakene) once daily. To maximize the client’s safety, the nurse schedules administration of the medication: 1- With lunch. 2- With breakfast. 3- Before breakfast. 4- At bedtime with a snack. 6. The nurse concludes that the client has adequate knowledge of the side effects of phenobarbital sodium (Luminal) when the client states, “I should call the doctor if I develop: 1-Respiratory problems or persistent fatigue”. 2-Dizziness when I stand up quickly”. 3- Early morning drowsiness only in the first weeks”. 4- Decreased tolerance to common foods or constipation. .....................................................CONTINUED.....................................................