Nursing 3100 (Exam 3)
Which information should the nurse include in the education of the body movement for a client with a
neuromusculardisorder?
A.
Body movement depends on proper functioning of muscles.
B.
Body movement depends on proper endocrine functioning.
C.
Body movement depends on intact nerves.
D.
Body movement depends on an intact spinal cord. - ANS A. Body movement depends on proper
functioning of muscles.
C.
Body movement depends on intact nerves.
The nurse is preparing to provide education about the nonpharmacological treatment of muscle spasms
for a client with a neuromuscular disorder. Which information should the nurse include?
Select all that apply.
A.
Application of heat or cold
B.
Ultrasound
C.
Massage
D.
Relaxation techniques
,E.
Guided imagery - ANS A.
Application of heat or cold
B.
Ultrasound
C.
Massage
Which should the nurse understand is the primary therapeutic goal for the use of pharmacotherapy in
the treatment of a neuromuscular disorder?
A.
Stop the client's muscle spasms.
B.
Promote independence.
C.
Improve appearance.
D.
Promote the ease of exercise. - ANS B.
Promote independence.
Which lab result is a priority for the nurse to assess for a client who is prescribed dantrolene
(Dantrium)?
A.
Creatinine clearance.
B.
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT).
,C.
Serum amylase.
D.
Hemoglobin and hematocrit. - ANS B.
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT).
A client tells the nurse he or she is experiencing muscle discomfort resulting from weight lifting. Which
prescription should the nurse anticipate will be included in the treatment?
A.
Ibuprofen
B.
Baclofen (Lioresal)
C.
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
D.
Clonidine (Catapres) - ANS A.
Ibuprofen
A client has been prescribed dantrolene (Dantrium). Which question should the nurse ask the client?
A.
"Does you have a history of psoriasis?"
B.
"Do you have a history of gallbladder disease?"
C.
"Are you currently pregnant?"
D.
, "Do you have a history of gastric ulcer disease?" - ANS C.
"Are you currently pregnant?"
The nurse is preparing to provide education for a client prescribed cyclobenzaprine (Amrix). Which
information should the nurse include in the education?
A.
Increase the intake of protein.
B.
Increase the intake of fiber.
C.
Restrict the intake of sodium.
D.
Avoid the use of caffeine. - ANS B.
Increase the intake of fiber.
The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client prescribed cyclobenzaprine experiencing muscle spasms.
Which outcome should the nurse anticipate?
A.
Uninterrupted sleep.
B.
Increased bladder tone.
C.
Stabilized vital signs.
D.
Improved self-concept. - ANS A.
Uninterrupted sleep.
Which information should the nurse include in the education of the body movement for a client with a
neuromusculardisorder?
A.
Body movement depends on proper functioning of muscles.
B.
Body movement depends on proper endocrine functioning.
C.
Body movement depends on intact nerves.
D.
Body movement depends on an intact spinal cord. - ANS A. Body movement depends on proper
functioning of muscles.
C.
Body movement depends on intact nerves.
The nurse is preparing to provide education about the nonpharmacological treatment of muscle spasms
for a client with a neuromuscular disorder. Which information should the nurse include?
Select all that apply.
A.
Application of heat or cold
B.
Ultrasound
C.
Massage
D.
Relaxation techniques
,E.
Guided imagery - ANS A.
Application of heat or cold
B.
Ultrasound
C.
Massage
Which should the nurse understand is the primary therapeutic goal for the use of pharmacotherapy in
the treatment of a neuromuscular disorder?
A.
Stop the client's muscle spasms.
B.
Promote independence.
C.
Improve appearance.
D.
Promote the ease of exercise. - ANS B.
Promote independence.
Which lab result is a priority for the nurse to assess for a client who is prescribed dantrolene
(Dantrium)?
A.
Creatinine clearance.
B.
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT).
,C.
Serum amylase.
D.
Hemoglobin and hematocrit. - ANS B.
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT).
A client tells the nurse he or she is experiencing muscle discomfort resulting from weight lifting. Which
prescription should the nurse anticipate will be included in the treatment?
A.
Ibuprofen
B.
Baclofen (Lioresal)
C.
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
D.
Clonidine (Catapres) - ANS A.
Ibuprofen
A client has been prescribed dantrolene (Dantrium). Which question should the nurse ask the client?
A.
"Does you have a history of psoriasis?"
B.
"Do you have a history of gallbladder disease?"
C.
"Are you currently pregnant?"
D.
, "Do you have a history of gastric ulcer disease?" - ANS C.
"Are you currently pregnant?"
The nurse is preparing to provide education for a client prescribed cyclobenzaprine (Amrix). Which
information should the nurse include in the education?
A.
Increase the intake of protein.
B.
Increase the intake of fiber.
C.
Restrict the intake of sodium.
D.
Avoid the use of caffeine. - ANS B.
Increase the intake of fiber.
The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client prescribed cyclobenzaprine experiencing muscle spasms.
Which outcome should the nurse anticipate?
A.
Uninterrupted sleep.
B.
Increased bladder tone.
C.
Stabilized vital signs.
D.
Improved self-concept. - ANS A.
Uninterrupted sleep.
