Neurological System (Pt. 2) Test Questions
with Verified Answers
Bradycardia - Ans -A healthcare professional should expect which of the following
adverse effects for a patient who is taking betaxolol (Betoptic) eye drops to treat glaucoma?
A.Discoloration of the Iris
B. Hypertension
C. Bradycardia
D. Constricted Pupils
Seizure Activity - Ans -A health care professional is collecting data from a patient who
is taking bupropion hyrdrochloride (Wellbutrin) to treat depression. The health care
professional notes that the patient has a recent history of a head injury. She should
recognize that the drug is inappropriate for the patient because of the increased risk for
which of the following?
A. Seizure Activity
B. Drowsiness
C. Ischemic Stroke
D. Respiratory Depression
Ocular Stinging - Ans -A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about
to begin using betaxolol (Betoptic) eye drops to treat open-angle glaucoma. The health care
professional should advise the patient to expect which of the following reactions?
A. Nasal discharge
B. Eyelid twitching
C. Diaphoresis
D. Ocular Stinging
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, Blood Pressure - Ans -During and immediately following IV administration of
chlorpromazine to a patient who has schizoaffective disorder, the health care professional
should monitor which of the following?
A. Oxygen Saturation
B. Cardiac Output
C. Urine Specific Gravity
D. Blood Pressure
Season Affective Disorder
Depression
Nicotine Addiction - Ans -When reviewing the indications for various antidepressants,
a health care professional should understand that bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin) is
an appropriate choice for patients who have which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
-Insomnia
-Season affective disorder
-Motion sickness
-Depression
-Nicotine Addiction
Furosemide (Lasix) for hypertension - Ans -A health care professional is obtaining a
patient's drug history when he finds that the patient is taking lithium carbonate (Lithobid)
for bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings in the patient's drug history should alert
the health care professional to monitor for lithium toxicity?
A. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for a urinary tract infection
B. Furosemide (Lasix) for hypertension
C. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) for headaches
D. Montelukast (Singulair) for asthma
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with Verified Answers
Bradycardia - Ans -A healthcare professional should expect which of the following
adverse effects for a patient who is taking betaxolol (Betoptic) eye drops to treat glaucoma?
A.Discoloration of the Iris
B. Hypertension
C. Bradycardia
D. Constricted Pupils
Seizure Activity - Ans -A health care professional is collecting data from a patient who
is taking bupropion hyrdrochloride (Wellbutrin) to treat depression. The health care
professional notes that the patient has a recent history of a head injury. She should
recognize that the drug is inappropriate for the patient because of the increased risk for
which of the following?
A. Seizure Activity
B. Drowsiness
C. Ischemic Stroke
D. Respiratory Depression
Ocular Stinging - Ans -A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about
to begin using betaxolol (Betoptic) eye drops to treat open-angle glaucoma. The health care
professional should advise the patient to expect which of the following reactions?
A. Nasal discharge
B. Eyelid twitching
C. Diaphoresis
D. Ocular Stinging
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Page
, Blood Pressure - Ans -During and immediately following IV administration of
chlorpromazine to a patient who has schizoaffective disorder, the health care professional
should monitor which of the following?
A. Oxygen Saturation
B. Cardiac Output
C. Urine Specific Gravity
D. Blood Pressure
Season Affective Disorder
Depression
Nicotine Addiction - Ans -When reviewing the indications for various antidepressants,
a health care professional should understand that bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin) is
an appropriate choice for patients who have which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
-Insomnia
-Season affective disorder
-Motion sickness
-Depression
-Nicotine Addiction
Furosemide (Lasix) for hypertension - Ans -A health care professional is obtaining a
patient's drug history when he finds that the patient is taking lithium carbonate (Lithobid)
for bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings in the patient's drug history should alert
the health care professional to monitor for lithium toxicity?
A. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for a urinary tract infection
B. Furosemide (Lasix) for hypertension
C. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) for headaches
D. Montelukast (Singulair) for asthma
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