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, ATI Neurological System Part 2 – Questions And
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A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the adverse effects of drug therapy. The nurse
should
include that orthostatic hypotension is common adverse reaction of which of the following drugs? -
ansImipramine
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for diazepam for anxiety
disorders. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
ans"If I become pregnant, it is important to let my health care provider know"
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include? - ans"If you have persistent headaches, let the
provider know"
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for bus-irons to treat anxiety. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include? - ans"Take a missed dose as soon as you
remember"
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for bus-irons. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include? - ansAllow 2 to 4 weeks for full therapeutic effect
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for chlorpromazine. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include? - ansWear sunscreen when exposed to sunlight
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for lithium carbonate about reducing
the risk for lithium toxicity. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - ansAvoid
taking with NSAIDs
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who us about to begin amitriptyline therapy to treat major
depressive disorder. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include? (Select all that
apply) - ansChange positions slowly from sitting or lying to standing
Do not stop taking the drug abruptly
Take the drug at bedtime to prevent daytime drowsiness Increase
fiber and fluid intake
A nurse is reviewing the drug history of a client who is taking lithium carbonate for bipolar
disorder. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse to monitor for lithium
toxicity? - ansFurosomide for hypertension
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has a new prescription for reduced dosage of
alprazolam for anxiety. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the reason for
prescription modification? - ansRenal function impairment
A nurse should identify that timolol is contraindicated for a client who has which of the following
disorders? - ansAsthma
When reviewing the indications for various antidepressants, nurse should identify that bupropion
hydrochloride is an appropriate choice for clients who have which of the following?
- ansSeasonal affective disorder Nicotine
addiction Depression
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking alprazolam for several days. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as an adverse reaction cause by alpzaolam? - ansAnxiety