ANCC Review Questions with complete solution 2023/2024

ANCC Review Questions with complete solution 2023/2024What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? A) benzotropine (Cogentin) B) bromocriptine (Parlodel) C) dantrolene (Dantrium) D) trihexyphenidyl (Artane) - correct answers A) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene (Dantrium) is a muscle relaxant. Benzotropine (Cogentin) and Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) are anticholinergic medications used for extrapyramidal side effects (EPS). Mr. Smith is a 56 year old white male who has been successfully treated on Selegiline for over 4 years. Mr. Smith is going in for elective surgical procedure. Which medication is strictly contraindicated with Selegiline? A) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) B) Codeine C) Morphine D) Meperidine - correct answers D) Meperidine is strictly prohibited when a patient is treated on a