EDAPT: Intracranial Regulation Questions
With Complete Solutions
__________ are the subclass of central nervous
system (CNS) depressants that inhibit nerve
impulses by acting on the brainstem and gamma-
aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, resulting in
the inhibition of nerve impulses in the cerebral
cortex. Correct Answers Barbiturates
__________ duration is 8 hours. Correct Answers
Ropinirole's
__________ has become a commonly misused drug,
particularly in combination with an opioid and a
benzodiazepine. Correct Answers Carisoprodol
__________ is the clinical indication for theophylline.
Correct Answers Preterm apnea
__________ stimulates dopamine receptors in the
brain. Correct Answers Selegiline
__________ will affect the activity of any drug
utilizing the cytochrome p450 enzyme system.
Correct Answers Ropinirole
A child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) is prescribed atomoxetine. What negative
,side effects would the nurse assess closely for?
Select all that apply. Correct Answers Weight loss
Suicidal thoughts
A client at a weight management clinic who was
given a prescription for orlistat calls the clinic
hotline reporting a "terrible side effect." The nurse
suspects that the client is referring to which
problem? Correct Answers Fecal incontinence
A client has a new order for carbamazepine for
seizure management. The nurse is correct when
recognizing autoinduction as which response?
Correct Answers Lower-than-expected drug levels
A client has a new prescription for sumatriptan.
The nurse providing client teaching on self-
administration should include what information?
Correct Answers Take the medication before the
headache worsens.
A client has been brought to the emergency room
with the following symptoms: hypotension,
bradypnea, diminished reflexes, and extreme
drowsiness. The reported medical history notes the
client has been taking a prescribed muscle
relaxant for a chronic musculoskeletal condition.
Which questions should the nurse ask the client?
Select all that apply. Correct Answers "Have you
,been taking any herbal or non-prescription
supplements and, if so, which ones?"
"Have you consumed alcohol recently?"
A client is interested in losing weight. The nurse
anticipates which medication will be prescribed?
Correct Answers Amphetamine
A client is prescribed benztropine, an
anticholinergic. Which teaching point(s) should the
nurse include when providing client education?
Select all that apply. Correct Answers It may take
up to several weeks for the client to have an
improvement in tremors.
Anticholinergics block the effect of acetylcholine.
Anticholinergics can cause dry mouth, urinary
retention, and constipation.
Increasing fiber and fluid consumption will help
with side effects.
A client is receiving phenytoin medication
instructions during discharge planning and is
asking why monitoring laboratory values is needed.
Which is the best response provided by the nurse?
Correct Answers "We are checking the therapeutic
levels of the medication."
, A client presents to the clinic and reports taking
several over-the-counter medications, in addition
to their prescribed valproic acid. Which over-the-
counter medication is contraindicated when taking
valproic acid? Correct Answers Aspirin
A client taking alprazolam, or any central nervous
system (CNS) depressant, should avoid which
drinks or supplements? Select all that apply.
Correct Answers Kava
Grapefruit juice
Valerian root
A client who has been taking phenytoin has their
repeat phenytoin level monitored with a result of 4
mcg/mL. What actions should the nurse do next?
Select all that apply. Correct Answers Ask the
client if they are taking the medication as
prescribed.
Ask the client if they are taking any new over-the-
counter medication not prescribed.
A client with narcolepsy will begin treatment with a
central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. The nurse
expects to see which adverse effect? Correct
Answers Nervousness
With Complete Solutions
__________ are the subclass of central nervous
system (CNS) depressants that inhibit nerve
impulses by acting on the brainstem and gamma-
aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, resulting in
the inhibition of nerve impulses in the cerebral
cortex. Correct Answers Barbiturates
__________ duration is 8 hours. Correct Answers
Ropinirole's
__________ has become a commonly misused drug,
particularly in combination with an opioid and a
benzodiazepine. Correct Answers Carisoprodol
__________ is the clinical indication for theophylline.
Correct Answers Preterm apnea
__________ stimulates dopamine receptors in the
brain. Correct Answers Selegiline
__________ will affect the activity of any drug
utilizing the cytochrome p450 enzyme system.
Correct Answers Ropinirole
A child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) is prescribed atomoxetine. What negative
,side effects would the nurse assess closely for?
Select all that apply. Correct Answers Weight loss
Suicidal thoughts
A client at a weight management clinic who was
given a prescription for orlistat calls the clinic
hotline reporting a "terrible side effect." The nurse
suspects that the client is referring to which
problem? Correct Answers Fecal incontinence
A client has a new order for carbamazepine for
seizure management. The nurse is correct when
recognizing autoinduction as which response?
Correct Answers Lower-than-expected drug levels
A client has a new prescription for sumatriptan.
The nurse providing client teaching on self-
administration should include what information?
Correct Answers Take the medication before the
headache worsens.
A client has been brought to the emergency room
with the following symptoms: hypotension,
bradypnea, diminished reflexes, and extreme
drowsiness. The reported medical history notes the
client has been taking a prescribed muscle
relaxant for a chronic musculoskeletal condition.
Which questions should the nurse ask the client?
Select all that apply. Correct Answers "Have you
,been taking any herbal or non-prescription
supplements and, if so, which ones?"
"Have you consumed alcohol recently?"
A client is interested in losing weight. The nurse
anticipates which medication will be prescribed?
Correct Answers Amphetamine
A client is prescribed benztropine, an
anticholinergic. Which teaching point(s) should the
nurse include when providing client education?
Select all that apply. Correct Answers It may take
up to several weeks for the client to have an
improvement in tremors.
Anticholinergics block the effect of acetylcholine.
Anticholinergics can cause dry mouth, urinary
retention, and constipation.
Increasing fiber and fluid consumption will help
with side effects.
A client is receiving phenytoin medication
instructions during discharge planning and is
asking why monitoring laboratory values is needed.
Which is the best response provided by the nurse?
Correct Answers "We are checking the therapeutic
levels of the medication."
, A client presents to the clinic and reports taking
several over-the-counter medications, in addition
to their prescribed valproic acid. Which over-the-
counter medication is contraindicated when taking
valproic acid? Correct Answers Aspirin
A client taking alprazolam, or any central nervous
system (CNS) depressant, should avoid which
drinks or supplements? Select all that apply.
Correct Answers Kava
Grapefruit juice
Valerian root
A client who has been taking phenytoin has their
repeat phenytoin level monitored with a result of 4
mcg/mL. What actions should the nurse do next?
Select all that apply. Correct Answers Ask the
client if they are taking the medication as
prescribed.
Ask the client if they are taking any new over-the-
counter medication not prescribed.
A client with narcolepsy will begin treatment with a
central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. The nurse
expects to see which adverse effect? Correct
Answers Nervousness
