NURSING 442 Neuro NCLEX Pharm Key study guide

The client with myasthenia gravis is suspected of having cholinergic crisis. Which sign/symptom indicates this crisis is taking place? Hypertension The client is receiving meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) for pain. Which are side/adverse effects of this medication? Select all that apply. Tremors Drowsiness Hypotension The client with myasthenia gravis becomes increasingly weak. The health care provider prepares to identify whether the client is reacting to an overdose of the medication (cholinergic crisis) or increasing severity of the disease (myasthenic crisis). An injection of edrophonium (Enlon) is administered. Which indicates that the client is in cholinergic crisis? A temporary worsening of the condition Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) is prescribed for a client with Parkinson's disease, and the nurse monitors the client for adverse effects of the medication. Which sign/symptom indicates the client is experiencing an adverse effect? Impaired voluntary movements Phenytoin (Dilantin), 100 mg orally three times daily, has been prescribed for a client for seizure control. The nurse reinforces instructions regarding the medication to the client. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions? "I will use a soft toothbrush to brush my teeth." The client is taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for seizure control, and a blood sample for a serum drug level is drawn. Which labora