Test 4: NU 150 / NU150 (Latest 2025
/ 2026) Pharmacology | Questions
with Verified Answers | 100 %
Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
Nursing considerations for patients at high risk for developing seizures,
(seizure precaution management).
Answer:
Turn client to side
Prepare for suctioning
NEVER insert anything in the mouth!
NEVER restrain or "Hold down arms
Call for help & Stay with Client
#1 Drug = STOP the Seizure Lorazepam (brand: Ativan) Diazepam (brand:
Valium) Rectal or IV
Loosen restrictive clothing (Neck & chest)
Safety
Protect - Clear area for any objects Pad Side Rails
AFTER seizure activity
Record Time Assess LOC, Neuro, Vitals Prepare for suctioning
,Question:
Definition of Seizure
Answer:
periodic attack of disturbed cerebral function
abnormal electrical activity in the brain
Idiopathic (unknown cause) or Acquired (fever, CVA, trauma infection)
Question:
Definition of Convulsion
Answer:
seizure where muscle stiffens and relaxes rapidly.
Question:
Definition of Status epilepticus
Answer:
Emergency situation, where seizures activity is continual with no
interruptions.
Life-threatening due to lack of oxygenation to brain, patient is unconscious
during seizure activity
Medication of choice
• (lorazepam) Ativan -initial drugs of choice but
, Question:
Definition of Epilepsy
Answer:
permanent recurrent seizure disorder
Question:
Nursing management of patients having Status Epilepticus.
Answer:
Emergency- Maintain airway open and administer medication (Lorazepam for
short duration and phenytoin for long duration)
#1 priority is to stop the seizure after airway and breathing is secured
Question:
Nursing considerations when giving CNS depressant drugs along with
Anticonvulsant drugs.
Answer:
DO NOT mix with other CNS depressants, e.g., alcohol, narcotic analgesics,
and anti-depressants→ lethal combination→ ↑ sedation, respiratory
depression, and death.
/ 2026) Pharmacology | Questions
with Verified Answers | 100 %
Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
Nursing considerations for patients at high risk for developing seizures,
(seizure precaution management).
Answer:
Turn client to side
Prepare for suctioning
NEVER insert anything in the mouth!
NEVER restrain or "Hold down arms
Call for help & Stay with Client
#1 Drug = STOP the Seizure Lorazepam (brand: Ativan) Diazepam (brand:
Valium) Rectal or IV
Loosen restrictive clothing (Neck & chest)
Safety
Protect - Clear area for any objects Pad Side Rails
AFTER seizure activity
Record Time Assess LOC, Neuro, Vitals Prepare for suctioning
,Question:
Definition of Seizure
Answer:
periodic attack of disturbed cerebral function
abnormal electrical activity in the brain
Idiopathic (unknown cause) or Acquired (fever, CVA, trauma infection)
Question:
Definition of Convulsion
Answer:
seizure where muscle stiffens and relaxes rapidly.
Question:
Definition of Status epilepticus
Answer:
Emergency situation, where seizures activity is continual with no
interruptions.
Life-threatening due to lack of oxygenation to brain, patient is unconscious
during seizure activity
Medication of choice
• (lorazepam) Ativan -initial drugs of choice but
, Question:
Definition of Epilepsy
Answer:
permanent recurrent seizure disorder
Question:
Nursing management of patients having Status Epilepticus.
Answer:
Emergency- Maintain airway open and administer medication (Lorazepam for
short duration and phenytoin for long duration)
#1 priority is to stop the seizure after airway and breathing is secured
Question:
Nursing considerations when giving CNS depressant drugs along with
Anticonvulsant drugs.
Answer:
DO NOT mix with other CNS depressants, e.g., alcohol, narcotic analgesics,
and anti-depressants→ lethal combination→ ↑ sedation, respiratory
depression, and death.
