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Neurological System (Part 1) Pharm Module Quizzes | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is teaching a client prescribed **levodopa/carbidopa**. Which instruction should be included?
- Take with high-protein meals
- Avoid all dairy products
- Stop taking if tremors return
✔✔ B. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness
A client prescribed **phenytoin** reports sore gums. What action should the nurse take?
- Instruct the client to use hard-bristled toothbrushes
- Suggest switching to mouthwash with alcohol
- Reassure that this side effect is temporary and harmless
✔✔ B. Educate about proper oral hygiene and dental visits
Which adverse effect is most associated with **carbamazepine** therapy?✔✔ A. Blood dyscrasias 1 / 2
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- Constipation
- Increased salivation
- Hypertension
The nurse is teaching about **donepezil**. What is the primary use of this medication?✔✔ A. To slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease
- To cure dementia
- To reduce tremors in Parkinson’s disease
- To prevent seizures
Which of the following should the nurse include when teaching a client about **valproic acid**?
- Take it with antacids to prevent nausea
- Avoid carbohydrates while on this medication
- Weight loss is expected
✔✔ B. Liver function tests are required regularly
A nurse is assessing a client on **baclofen**. Which finding requires immediate action?
- Drowsiness
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