Module 03 Pulse Check: NUR 2474/NUR2474 (Latest Fall 2025/26) | Already Answered Correctly - Rasmussen College.

Module 03 Pulse Check: NUR 2474/NUR2474 (Latest Fall 2025/26) | Already Answered Correctly - Rasmussen College. Module 03 Pulse Check Final Grade Attempt with highest grade 4 / 4 Your instructor added question feedback to this assessment Question scores will be available after all grades have been posted ATTEMPT 2/2 (SUBMITTED 10/25/25, 5:11 PM) RECEIPT: 1F4889DF7F1B446EAD45354E4E156657 4 / 4 1 MULTIPLE CHOICE A 10-year-old child with absence seizures is started on ethosuximide. What side effect should the nurse monitor for in this patient? A Renal impairment B Hepatic dysfunction C Gastrointestinal discomfort D Respiratory depression 2 MULTIPLE CHOICE A 15-year-old patient with a history of epilepsy is admitted for breakthrough seizures despite current medication. What should the nurse assess to determine possible medication adjustment needs? A Patient's dietary habits C Patient's sleep patterns D Patient's activity level 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE A nurse is reviewing the action of various antiepileptic medications with a patient. Which medication is classified as a barbiturate and works by enhancing chloride influx through GABA-mediated receptors? A Phenobarbital B Diazepam C Phenytoin D Carbamazepine 4 MULTIPLE CHOICE A nurse is reviewing a patient’s medication list and notes that the patient is prescribed phenytoin. How does phenytoin work to manage seizures? A More urine flow post IV use B By stabilizing neuronal membranes and inhibiting sodium influx C High Ca from bone loss D Less blood sugar when fasted 5 MULTIPLE CHOICE A patient is prescribed venlafaxine and reports dry mouth and dizziness. How should the nurse interpret these symptoms? A Venlafaxine can cause dehydration, leading to dry mouth B Venlafaxine may result in increased blood pressure, causing dizziness C Venlafaxine decreases serotonin, leading to these side effects D Venlafaxine increases norepinephrine, causing dry mouth and dizziness 6 MULTIPLE CHOICE A patient on phenelzine experiences dizziness and is concerned about dietary restrictions. How should the nurse explain these concerns? A Phenelzine increases dopamine, causing dizziness B Phenelzine affects serotonin, leading to dizziness without dietary concerns C Phenelzine inhibits monoamine oxidase, requiring dietary changes to avoid hypertensive crisis D Phenelzine decreases norepinephrine, causing dizziness 7 MULTIPLE CHOICE A patient with a history of liver disease is prescribed an anxiolytic. Which medication is most likely to be safer for this patient? A Lorazepam, due to its hepatic metabolism B Diazepam, due to its long half-life C Buspirone, due to its different metabolic pathway D Alprazolam, due to its rapid onset 8 MULTIPLE CHOICE A patient asks why they are experiencing dizziness after starting a new anxiety medication. The nurse knows the medication is likely buspirone. How should the nurse explain this side effect? A Dizziness occurs because buspirone increases dopamine levels B Dizziness is a common mild side effect as buspirone adjusts serotonin levels C Dizziness indicates an allergic reaction to buspirone D Dizziness is a sign that buspirone is not working correctly A Increased hunger and weight gain B Drowsiness during daytime hours C Heightened energy with persistent depressive thoughts D Vivid dreaming and insomnia