Neurological Medications Practice Quiz 1

August 25, 2020

Neurological Medications Practice Quiz 1

Is your knowledge about the foundation of nursing well and sound? This quiz will question your ability to handle different nursing procedures, and other concepts covered by Fundamentals of Nursing.

Topics

Topics or concepts included in this exam are:

Drug Administration
Nursing Procedures and Skills
Various questions about Fundamentals of Nursing

Guidelines

To make the most out of this exam, follow the guidelines below:

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
Answers and rationales (if any) are given below. Be sure to read them.
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Neurological Medications

Neurological Medications Practice Quiz 1

1 / 10

A client with bell's palsy tells the nurse that acetaminophen (Tylenol) is taken daily as prescribed by the physician. Which laboratory value would indicate a toxicity of the medication?

Blood urea nitrogen of 60 mg/dl.

Total bilirubin of 1.5 mg/dl.

Alkaline phosphatase of 120 IU/L.

Direct bilirubin of 0.3 mg/dl.

2 / 10

A nurse is caring for a client with a history of overdosage of aspirin. The nurse suspects which of the following can be an early sign of aspirin toxicity?

Unsteady gait.

Drowsiness.

Confusion.

Tinnitus.

3 / 10

Meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) is given to a client who is experiencing post-operative pain. Which of the following are the side effects of the medication, except?

Tremors.

Diarrhea.

Urinary retention.

Hypotension.

4 / 10

Diazepam (Valium) is prescribed to a client with alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the treatment regimen?

This medication causes a blurring of vision

This medication will cause a decrease platelet and white blood cell count in my blood

I'll have my physician to lower my dosage once I started to feel okay

Drinking grapefruit can decrease the side effects with this medication

5 / 10

Phenobarbital (luminal) is given to a client for a short treatment of anxiety. Which of the following results would indicate a therapeutic serum range of the medication?

5-10 mcg/ml.

15-40 mcg/ml.

45-65 mcg/ml.

50-90 mcg/ml.

6 / 10

A nurse is providing instructions to a client is taking Doxapram (Dopram). Which of the following statements made by the client needs further instructions?

I need to take the medication before meals

I need to take the medication at bedtime

I need to avoid drinking coffee

I will not chew or crush long acting form of the medications

7 / 10

A client with tonic-clonic seizure is receiving Phenobarbital (Luminal) and Valproic acid (Depakene). The nurse tells the client that:

Valproic acid decreases phenobarbital metabolism.

Valproic acid increases phenobarbital metabolism.

There is no interaction between the two.

Increase the dosage of the two medications.

8 / 10

A female client who has a history of seizure went to a health care facility to ask the nurse regarding the use of birth control pills while on phenytoin therapy. The nurse correctly states to the client that:

Taking phenytoin decreases the effectivity of the birth control pills.

Pregnancy is not allowed while taking phenytoin.

There is no known interaction between these medicines so there is nothing to worry about.

To discontinue phenytoin and proceed with the oral contraceptive.

9 / 10

Codeine sulfate is prescribed to a client with a severe back pain. Which of the following side effect is associated with this medication?

Hypertension.

Urinary frequency.

Constipation.

Hyperactivity.

10 / 10

A pediatric client went to the emergency room complaining of right upper quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Upon the interview of the nurse to the mother, the client has been taking a long-term use of acetaminophen. An overdosage of the medication is suspected. Which of the following medication should be readily available?

Naltrexone (ReVia).

Urea (Ureaphil).

Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst).

Valproic acid (Depakene).

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Q.1 A female client who has a history of seizure went to a health care facility to ask the nurse regarding the use of birth control pills while on phenytoin therapy. The nurse correctly states to the client that:

A. Taking phenytoin decreases the effectivity of the birth control pills.

B. Pregnancy is not allowed while taking phenytoin.

C. There is no known interaction between these medicines so there is nothing to worry about.

D. To discontinue phenytoin and proceed with the oral contraceptive.

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Q.2 Phenobarbital (luminal) is given to a client for a short treatment of anxiety. Which of the following results would indicate a therapeutic serum range of the medication?

A. 5-10 mcg/ml.

B. 15-40 mcg/ml.

C. 45-65 mcg/ml.

D. 50-90 mcg/ml.

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Q.3 A pediatric client went to the emergency room complaining of right upper quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Upon the interview of the nurse to the mother, the client has been taking a long-term use of acetaminophen. An overdosage of the medication is suspected. Which of the following medication should be readily available?

A. Naltrexone (ReVia).

B. Urea (Ureaphil).

C. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst).

D. Valproic acid (Depakene).

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Q.4 A client with bell’s palsy tells the nurse that acetaminophen (Tylenol) is taken daily as prescribed by the physician. Which laboratory value would indicate a toxicity of the medication?

A. Blood urea nitrogen of 60 mg/dl.

B. Total bilirubin of 1.5 mg/dl.

C. Alkaline phosphatase of 120 IU/L.

D. Direct bilirubin of 0.3 mg/dl.

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Q.5 A nurse is caring for a client with a history of overdosage of aspirin. The nurse suspects which of the following can be an early sign of aspirin toxicity?

A. Unsteady gait.

B. Drowsiness.

C. Confusion.

D. Tinnitus.

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Q.6 Meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) is given to a client who is experiencing post-operative pain. Which of the following are the side effects of the medication, except?

A. Tremors.

B. Diarrhea.

C. Urinary retention.

D. Hypotension.

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Q.7 Codeine sulfate is prescribed to a client with a severe back pain. Which of the following side effect is associated with this medication?

A. Hypertension.

B. Urinary frequency.

C. Constipation.

D. Hyperactivity.

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Q.8 A client with tonic-clonic seizure is receiving Phenobarbital (Luminal) and Valproic acid (Depakene). The nurse tells the client that:

A. Valproic acid decreases phenobarbital metabolism.

B. Valproic acid increases phenobarbital metabolism.

C. There is no interaction between the two.

D. Increase the dosage of the two medications.

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Q.9 A nurse is providing instructions to a client is taking Doxapram (Dopram). Which of the following statements made by the client needs further instructions?

A. I need to take the medication before meals

B. I need to take the medication at bedtime

C. I need to avoid drinking coffee

D. I will not chew or crush long acting form of the medications

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Q.10 Diazepam (Valium) is prescribed to a client with alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the treatment regimen?

A. This medication causes a blurring of vision

B. This medication will cause a decrease platelet and white blood cell count in my blood

C. I’ll have my physician to lower my dosage once I started to feel okay

D. Drinking grapefruit can decrease the side effects with this medication

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Guidelines

Q.1 A female client who has a history of seizure went to a health care facility to ask the nurse regarding the use of birth control pills while on phenytoin therapy. The nurse correctly states to the client that:

Q.2 Phenobarbital (luminal) is given to a client for a short treatment of anxiety. Which of the following results would indicate a therapeutic serum range of the medication?

Q.4 A client with bell’s palsy tells the nurse that acetaminophen (Tylenol) is taken daily as prescribed by the physician. Which laboratory value would indicate a toxicity of the medication?

Q.5 A nurse is caring for a client with a history of overdosage of aspirin. The nurse suspects which of the following can be an early sign of aspirin toxicity?

Q.6 Meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) is given to a client who is experiencing post-operative pain. Which of the following are the side effects of the medication, except?

Q.7 Codeine sulfate is prescribed to a client with a severe back pain. Which of the following side effect is associated with this medication?

Q.8 A client with tonic-clonic seizure is receiving Phenobarbital (Luminal) and Valproic acid (Depakene). The nurse tells the client that:

Q.9 A nurse is providing instructions to a client is taking Doxapram (Dopram). Which of the following statements made by the client needs further instructions?

Q.10 Diazepam (Valium) is prescribed to a client with alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the treatment regimen?

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