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Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Chapter 17 Questions
Question 1 of 5
After teaching a group of nursing students about central nervous stimulants, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students state which of the following as an effect of caffeine on the body? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Caffeine exerts the following effects on the body: stimulates the CNS, cardiac system, and respiratory system and results in mild diuresis.
Question 2 of 5
When describing how analeptics increase the depth of respirations, the pursing instructor addresses the stimulation of chemoreceptors. The instructor would identify these chemoreceptors as being located in which area in the body. Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Analeptics increase the depth of respirations by stimulating chemoreceptors located in the carotid arteries and upper aorta.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse would suspect that a client is taking amphetamines based on the assessment of which of the following. Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: A client taking amphetamines may have elevated blood pressure, wakefulness, and an increase or decrease in pulse. Amphetamines also produce a euphoric state; this pleasurable feeling is what increases their dependency potential.
Note: The correct answers should be C and D, as option E (Decreased pulse) is inconsistent with typical amphetamine effects.
Question 4 of 5
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about central nervous system stimulants. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an indication for use? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: The CNS stimulants are used in the treatment of the following: ADHD, drug-induced respiratory depression, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, exogenous obesity, and fatigue.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a client taking a CNS stimulant. The nurse assesses the client closely for which of the following as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: A nurse should monitor a client taking a CNS stimulant for the following adverse reactions: headache, dizziness, apprehension, disorientation, hyperactivity, nausea, vomiting, cough, dyspnea, urinary retention, tachycardia, and palpitations.