NUR 2214 Exam 1

NUR 2214 Exam 1
1. what would indicate to the nurse that the child taking methylphenidate requires more
teaching?
A. The child is seen drinking a cola product.
B. The child checks his weight twice a week.
C. The child takes the drug 45 minutes before a meal.
D. The child takes the drug before breakfast and lunch.
Answer
A
2. A child has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Which drug does
the nurse anticipate the health care provider will prescribe?
A. Zolmitriptan
B. Doxapram
C. Benzphetamine
D. Methylphenidate
Answer
D
3. Methylphenidate should not be taken by patients with a history of which condition?
A. Renal failure
B. Glaucoma
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Heart disease
Answer
D
4. When providing teaching to a group of parents regarding attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), which information will the nurse include?
A. Children with ADHD have low intelligence.
B. Children with ADHD have an infection in their spinal fluid.
C. EEG results are typically normal in children with ADHD.
D. Learning disabilities are often present in the child who has ADHD.
Answer
D