Ati nurs 620 med surg proctored exam

While obtaining a patient history, the nurse notes that the patient has been prescribed ethosuximide (Zarontin). The nurse suspects that the patient has which type of seizure?

A patient with Parkinson disease is taking levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) and reports occasional periods of loss of drug effect lasting from minutes to several hours. The nurse questions the patient fur

A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has Alzheimer disease. The patient is taking a cholinesterase inhibitor drug. Which side effects would concern the nurse?

Reason that dopamine itself is not used to treat in Parkinson's disease:

A patient administers interferon beta-1a SQ (Rebif) 22 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times each week. the patient calls the nurse to report unrelieved itching and erythema at the injection site, despite the use of top

You are counseling a patient who is to begin taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for epilepsy/ Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of your teaching?

Which monoamines act as neurotransmitters in the central nervous system? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all) (Select All that Apply.)

You are preparing to administer cholinesterase inhibitor to a patient with Alzheimer's disease. Which medication, if ordered by the provider, should you question?

A patient who has been taking phenobarbital for epilepsy begins taking valproic acid (Depakote) as adjunct therapy. You note in this patient that he is very drowsy. What will you do?

A patient is receiving Interferon Beta for treatment of multiple sclerosis. As the nurse you will stress the importance of?

A patient asks a nurse to explain what drug tolerance means. The nurse responds by telling the patient that when tolerance occurs, it means the patient:

What is a benefit of use of risperidone and olanzapine for individuals with Alzheimer's disease?

Which treatment for dyspepsia could potentially decrease the renal excretion of memantine and cause toxicity?

A patient has been diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis for 1 year and reports a recent brief period of being symptom free. The nurse will tell the patient that this indicates what?

What is the effect of the addition of carbidopa to levodopa? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all)

A child is diagnosed with absence seizures, and the prescriber orders ethosuximide (Zarontin). When teaching the child's parents about dosage adjustments for this drug, the nurse will stress the impor

A client with Alzheimer's disease is being treated with the medication Exelon. The nurse knows that this drug is also used to treat which disorder?

A patient will begin taking a cholinesterase inhibitor for early Alzheimer disease. The nurse is teaching the patient's spouse about the medication. Which statement by the spouse indicates a need for

Which are medical applications of central nervous system drugs? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all)

A patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson disease and begins treatment with levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet). After several months of therapy, the patient reports no change in symptoms. The nurse will e

Which is the most appropriate nursing action when the nurse notes an asymmetric, irregular, darkly pigmented mole on the back of a patient who is receiving levodopa and rasagiline for Parkinson diseas

Your patient with MS is prescribed interferon beta (Betaseron). What is a priority for teaching at this time?

You are caring for a patient who has been taking an antiepileptic drug for several weeks. You ask the patient if the therapy is effective. The patient reports little change in seizure frequency. What

A patient receiving valproic acid (Depakote) should be monitored for which adverse effects? (Select all that apply. One, some or all)

A patient is to begin taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for seizures. The patient tells the nurse that she is taking oral contraceptives. What will the nurse tell the patient?