Exam 1: NUR 2474/ NUR2474 Pharmacology
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Q: A client has just received Atropine an anticholinergic to reverse bradycardia. What
interventions are needed while effects of Atropine linger?
Answer: Obtain a PRN for urinary catheter
Q: How would the nurse explain the action of a benzodiazepine tranquillizer to a client with
epilepsy?
Answer: It calms your nerves by sustaining the GABA in your body
Q: A client with bipolar mood disorder who is in the manic phase, has mildly elevated hepatic
enzymes. The Valproate level is normal, but Depakote (Val- proic acid) is a hepatotoxic GABA
sustainer. How should the nurse respond?-
Answer: Notify the prescriber, and share the concern that Valproic acid is hepatotoxic
Q: A client is taking phenytoin, an antiepileptic agent, Which of these self care measures should
be emphasized
Answer: Brush after every meal and floss teeth daily
Q: A client is recovering from shingles ask why they are taking Lyrica ( prega- balin) a GABA
sustaining medication. Why is the medication being given.
Answer: The medication is being given to subdue nerve pain
Q: The nurse understands that the use of benzodiazepines in memory loss units is controversial
for which reason?
Answer: Risk of falls and hazards of enforced (immobility) will increase
Q: The nurse hears in report that these events have occurred. Due to client right violations,
incident reports should be filed on which of these events? Select all that apply
Answer: A client says the nurse gave me pills I didn’t recognize and wouldn’t tell me what for
The nurse refused to give an opiate to post-operative orthopedic client prior to aggressive
physical therapy due to the fact that they were pain free at rest (before the PT session)
A nurse instills a liquid antibiotic in the mouth of an elder who refused it via a syringe