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8.Psychiatric Drugs and Medications: Nursing Pharmacology Quiz | 50 Questions
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A nurse provides instructions to a client taking fluoxetine (Prozac) a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. The nurse tells the client to take the medication:
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Question 2 of 50
2. Question
The risk of experiencing serotonin syndrome when SSRIs are given with monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as phenelzine (Nardil). Serotonin syndrome is best characterized in which of the following?
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Question 3 of 50
3. Question
A client with depression who has been taking amitriptyline for three months returns to the clinic for a follow-up. The nurse observes the client in which of the following symptoms?
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Question 4 of 50
4. Question
A client is prescribed sertraline (Zoloft). To guarantee a safe administration of the medication, a nurse would administer the dose:
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Question 5 of 50
5. Question
A client arrives in the emergency room with a tricyclic antidepressant overdose. Which of the following measures should the nurse do, except?
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Question 6 of 50
6. Question
A newly admitted client has started taking bupropion (Wellbutrin). The nurse monitors which of the following side effects would indicate an overdosage of the medication?
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Question 7 of 50
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A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who is prescribed with isocarboxazid (Marplan). The nurse will tell the client to anticipate which of the following side effects of this medication?
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Question 8 of 50
8. Question
A client with depression is taking phenelzine (Nardil). The nurse advises the client to avoid consuming which foods while taking the medication
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Question 9 of 50
9. Question
Patients taking MAOIs have the tendency to experience hypertensive crisis especially during an interaction with other drugs such as epinephrine. Which of the following is a sign of hypertensive crisis?
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Question 10 of 50
10. Question
During a hypertensive crisis, the nurse makes sure which of this medicine is readily available?
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Question 11 of 50
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A client taking lithium carbonate (Lithobid) started complaining of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, muscle weakness, tremor, blurred vision, and ringing in the ears. The lithium level is 2 mEq/L. The nurse interprets this value as:
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Question 12 of 50
12. Question
A nurse is giving instructions to a client receiving lithium citrate. The nurse tells the client to do which of the following to prevent lithium toxicity:
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Question 13 of 50
13. Question
Which of the following symptoms is classified as a mild lithium toxicity:
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14. Question
A nurse is giving instructions to a client taking risperidone (Risperdal). The nurse advises the client to do which of the following?
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Question 15 of 50
15. Question
A nurse notes that a client with schizophrenia and receiving an antipsychotic medication is having uncontrolled movement of the lips and tongue. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing?
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16. Question
A client with schizophrenia has been started on medication therapy with clozapine (Clozaril). A nurse assesses the results of which laboratory study to monitor for adverse effects related to this medication?
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Question 17 of 50
17. Question
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is prescribed to an 8-year-old child for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The nurse will most likely monitor which of the following during the medication therapy?
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Question 18 of 50
18. Question
Which of the following medications that treat Alzheimer’s disease causes slowing of the heart rate and fainting episodes?
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Question 19 of 50
19. Question
A client who has been taking buspirone (BuSpar) for two months returns to the clinic for a follow-up. The nurse determines that the medication is effective if there is an absent display of?
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Question 20 of 50
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A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who will be taking phenobarbital (Luminal). The nurse would educate the client in which of the following directly correlates with the safety of the client?
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Question 21 of 50
21. Question
Which group of drugs mimics parasympathetic activity?
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Question 22 of 50
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Cholinergic agents are used to:
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Question 23 of 50
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Cholinergics are contraindicated in:
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Question 24 of 50
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Drugs that mimic sympathetic activity are known as: Drugs that mimic sympathetic activity are known as:
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Question 25 of 50
25. Question
Which of the following metabolic effects may be a consequence of the administration of adrenergic agents?
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Question 26 of 50
26. Question
Adrenergic blockers are contraindicated in:
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Question 27 of 50
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A side effect of cholinergic administration is:
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Question 28 of 50
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Joseph is a child diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. Which of the following drugs is commonly used for his condition?
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Question 29 of 50
29. Question
Amphetamines are included in the category of drugs of abuse because of their ability to:
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Question 30 of 50
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The nurse would monitor for decreased effect of amphetamines when these drugs are given with:
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Question 31 of 50
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As a knowledgeable nurse, you know that you should never give amphetamines in combination with:
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Question 32 of 50
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Use of methylphenidate for attention deficit disorders in children can result in:
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Question 33 of 50
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Amphetamines and amphetamine-like compounds are most commonly used for:
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Question 34 of 50
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When administering IV phenytoin (Dilantin), the nurse should:
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Question 35 of 50
35. Question
When caring for a client who is receiving phenytoin and warfarin (Coumadin), the nurse would expect which of the following drug-drug interactions?
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Question 36 of 50
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The client asks the nurse why he is taking bromocriptine (Parlodel). The nurse’s reply is based in the understanding that bromocriptine mimics the effects of dopamine by:
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Question 37 of 50
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Before administering amantadine (Symadine), the nurse should investigate which of the following client statements?
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Question 38 of 50
38. Question
The priority nursing intervention for a client receiving amantadine is to teach the client to:
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Question 39 of 50
39. Question
Which of the following assessments is most essential before beginning a drug regimen of an antimuscarinic agent?
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Question 40 of 50
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The nurse evaluates that carbidopa and levodopa (Sinemet) is therapeutically effective if the client has:
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Question 41 of 50
41. Question
For which of the following medical conditions would the nurse anticipate that an antianxiety agent would not be indicated?
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Question 42 of 50
42. Question
When administering antianxiety medications to an elderly client, which of the following actions by the nurse is essential?
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Question 43 of 50
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When monitoring a client who is taking benzodiazepines, the nurse should be alert for which CNS side effects?
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Question 44 of 50
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Antidepressants generally exert influence by:
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Question 45 of 50
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The nurse performs an initial assessment and nursing history with a client admitted for a major depression. The client has a history of narrow-angle glaucoma. The nurse’s best action would be to:
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Question 46 of 50
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Antipsychotic drugs are indicated:
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Question 47 of 50
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Sheila who has been on a low-potency antipsychotic for 2 weeks has shown minimal response. The most probable explanation is:
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Question 48 of 50
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Ansherina who is receiving a traditional antipsychotic agent complains that she is gaining weight. The nurse would:
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Question 49 of 50
49. Question
Drugs classified as centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants are most effective in relieving:
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Question 50 of 50
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Peripherally acting skeletal muscle relaxants are used:
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