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ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0: The
Neurological System (Part 1) Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of
Alzheimer's disease about donepezil. Which of the following
information should the nurse include?
Ans: Avoid the use of NSAIDs for pain
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving methohexital sodium. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse
effects?
Ans: Respiratory depression
A nurse is preparing to administer memantine to a client who has
Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings in the client's
medical history indicates a need to withhold the drug and notify the
provider?
Ans: Cirrhosis
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine sulfate for the treatment of
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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for 2 weeks. The nurse
should report which of the following findings to the provider?
Ans: Weight loss of 2.3kg (5 lb)
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking interferon beta-1b. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings indicates a
potential serious adverse effect of this drug?
Ans: Fatigue
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a newly
diagnosed seizure disorder and a new prescription for valproic acid and
phenytoin. The nurse should identify that which of the following can
occur as a result of an interaction between these drugs?
Ans: Phenytoin toxicity
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking levodopa/carbidopa to treat
Parkinson's disease. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
Ans: Change position slowly to prevent orthosta tic
hypotension
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ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0: The
Neurological System (Part 1) Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of
Alzheimer's disease about donepezil. Which of the following
information should the nurse include?
Ans: Avoid the use of NSAIDs for pain
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving methohexital sodium. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse
effects?
Ans: Respiratory depression
A nurse is preparing to administer memantine to a client who has
Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings in the client's
medical history indicates a need to withhold the drug and notify the
provider?
Ans: Cirrhosis
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine sulfate for the treatment of
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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for 2 weeks. The nurse
should report which of the following findings to the provider?
Ans: Weight loss of 2.3kg (5 lb)
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking interferon beta-1b. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings indicates a
potential serious adverse effect of this drug?
Ans: Fatigue
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a newly
diagnosed seizure disorder and a new prescription for valproic acid and
phenytoin. The nurse should identify that which of the following can
occur as a result of an interaction between these drugs?
Ans: Phenytoin toxicity
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking levodopa/carbidopa to treat
Parkinson's disease. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
Ans: Change position slowly to prevent orthosta tic
hypotension
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