RNSG 1301 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
What are the nursing considerations for children with methylphenidate? - Answer-
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used medically to treat
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and, to a lesser extent, narcolepsy.
Monitor child's weight during therapy!
How to asses if phenytoin levels are therapeutic? - Answer- It is within 10-20 mcg/ml
What patient education should be included when administering tetracycline? - Answer-
Not to be given to children less than 8 years (It decolorized the teeth), Not to be given to
pregnant women, and Additional contraceptive is needed.
What patient teaching should be included when administering levothyroxine? - Answer-
To be administered in the morning on and empty stomach at least one hour before
eating
What makes a drug a teratogenic? - Answer- A drug that affects the fetus
Are there any drugs given that are known teratogens? - Answer- No
What is the purpose of a scopolamine path and how are they applied? - Answer- Works
to control motion sickness like nausea and vomiting, lasts for three days on the body,
applied behind the ear
What are anticholinergics? - Answer- They are agents that block the neurotransmitter or
prevent the parasympathetic nervous system, side effects include blurred vision,
anxiety, constipation, confusion, dry mouth, dry skin, drowsiness and sweat
What are common adverse effects of gentamycin? - Answer- Damage to the kidney and
hearing
How does a nurse know a client is experiencing an adverse reaction? - Answer- When
the nurse sees undesirable changes in the clients body or when the client complains
about unwanted/undesirable changes (allergic reactions) in the body system like skin
lesions, hives, rashes, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, etc.
What disease processes place a client at risk of experiencing an adverse reaction? -
Answer- Leukopenia, liver disease, kidney disease, and respiratory disease (COPD)
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
What are the nursing considerations for children with methylphenidate? - Answer-
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used medically to treat
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and, to a lesser extent, narcolepsy.
Monitor child's weight during therapy!
How to asses if phenytoin levels are therapeutic? - Answer- It is within 10-20 mcg/ml
What patient education should be included when administering tetracycline? - Answer-
Not to be given to children less than 8 years (It decolorized the teeth), Not to be given to
pregnant women, and Additional contraceptive is needed.
What patient teaching should be included when administering levothyroxine? - Answer-
To be administered in the morning on and empty stomach at least one hour before
eating
What makes a drug a teratogenic? - Answer- A drug that affects the fetus
Are there any drugs given that are known teratogens? - Answer- No
What is the purpose of a scopolamine path and how are they applied? - Answer- Works
to control motion sickness like nausea and vomiting, lasts for three days on the body,
applied behind the ear
What are anticholinergics? - Answer- They are agents that block the neurotransmitter or
prevent the parasympathetic nervous system, side effects include blurred vision,
anxiety, constipation, confusion, dry mouth, dry skin, drowsiness and sweat
What are common adverse effects of gentamycin? - Answer- Damage to the kidney and
hearing
How does a nurse know a client is experiencing an adverse reaction? - Answer- When
the nurse sees undesirable changes in the clients body or when the client complains
about unwanted/undesirable changes (allergic reactions) in the body system like skin
lesions, hives, rashes, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, etc.
What disease processes place a client at risk of experiencing an adverse reaction? -
Answer- Leukopenia, liver disease, kidney disease, and respiratory disease (COPD)
