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NUR1141 Pharmacology Exam Questions and Correct Answers 2024 - Miami Dade College
- A client is taking flurazepam (Dalmane) 3 to 4 nights a week for sleeplessness. She is concerned that she cannot
- Providing a quiet environment
get to sleep without taking the medication. What nonpharmacologic measures should the nurse suggest to promote sleep for this client?
- Drinking hot tea or coffee just before bedtime
- Consuming heavy meals in the evening to promote sleepiness
- Exercising before bedtime to become tired
- The nurse reads in the client's medication history that the client is taking lorazepam (Ativan). The nurse interprets that
- Depression
the client may have which disorder?
- Schizophrenia
- Anxiety disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- The barbiturate phenobarbital is prescribed for a client with epilepsy. While assessing the client's current
medications, the nurse recognizes that interactions may occur with which drugs? (Select all that apply.) (Select All that Apply.)
- Anticoagulants 1 / 2
- Opioids
- Diuretics
- Insulin
- Antihistamines
- Oral contraceptives
- A client who is taking imipramine (Tofranil) ask the nurse about most common side effects to expect.
The nurse should explain most common side effects include...
- muscle pain
- increased urination at night
- anxiety and depression
- constipation and dry mouth
- A client has been taking donepezil (Aricept) for 2 weeks as part of the treatment for early stages of
- It takes time for the cure to take effect."
Alzheimer's disease. Her daughter calls the prescriber's office and is upset because "Mother has not improved one bit" Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
- "Increase the dosage to twice daily."
- Take the medication on an empty stomach for improved absorption."
- It may take up to 6 weeks to see an improvement."
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