Pharmacology McCuistion 10th Edition Chapter 18

1. It is important for the nurse teaching the patient regarding secobarbital to include which information about the drug? a. It is a short-acting drug that may cause one to awaken early in the morning. b. It is an intermediate-acting drug that frequently causes rapid eye movement rebound. c. It is an intermediate-acting drug that frequently causes a hangover effect. d. It is a long-acting drug that is frequently associated with dependence. - a) a. It is a shortacting drug that may cause one to awaken early in the morning. 2. A patient taking lorazepam asks the nurse how this drug works. The nurse should respond by stating that it is a benzodiazepine that acts by which mechanism? a. Depressing the central nervous system, leading to a loss of consciousness b. Depressing the central nervous system, including the motor and sensory activities c. Increasing the action of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) to GABA receptors d. Creating an epidural block by placement of the local anesthetic into the epidural space - c) c. Increasing the action of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) to GABA receptors 3. A patient is taking ramelteon for insomnia. The nurse prepares a care plan that includes monitoring of the patient for side effects/adverse reactions of this drug. Which is a side effect of ramelteon? a. Insomnia b. Bradycardia c. Laryngospasm d. Sleep-related behaviors - d. Sleep-related behaviors 4. A patient received spinal anesthesia. Which is most important for the nurse to monitor? a. Loss of consciousness b. Hangover effects and dependence c. Hypotension and headaches d. Excitement or delirium - c. Hypotension and headaches 5. A nurse is teaching a patient about zolpidem. Which is important for the nurse to include in the teaching of this drug? a. The maximum dose is 20 mg/day. b. It is used for short-term treatment less than 10 days. c. For older adults, the dose is 15 mg at bedtime. d. The drug should only be used for 21 days or less. - b. It is used for short-term treatment less than 10 days