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Drug and Dosage for ET Tube Cardiovascular Pharmacological Agents Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient admitted to the hospital with PTSD is ordered the following medications. Which of these medications has a direct use in treating symptoms that are common in PTSD? (Select the one tha does not apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Colace. Colace is a stool softener used for constipation and does not directly treat symptoms of PTSD. Alprazolam and Propanolol are commonly used for anxiety and PTSD symptoms. Dulcolax is a laxative, which is not directly related to treating PTSD symptoms. Therefore, Colace is the only medication that does not have a direct use in treating PTSD symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients taking various medications including imipramine (Tofranil), doxepine (Sinequan), ziprasidone (Geodon), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). The nurse orders a special diet for the client receiving which medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Parnate. Tranylcypromine is an MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor) which requires a special diet low in tyramine to prevent hypertensive crisis. Tyramine-rich foods should be avoided with MAOIs as they can interact and lead to dangerous increases in blood pressure. Imipramine, doxepin, and ziprasidone are not MAOIs, so they do not require a special diet.
Question 3 of 5
The ‘gateway hypothesis’ is used to explain why:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 'gateway hypothesis' posits that use of certain substances, like cannabis, can lead to the use of more harmful substances, such as heroin. This progression is based on the idea that trying one drug can increase the likelihood of trying others. Choice C is correct because it directly aligns with this hypothesis by stating that individuals who are addicted to heroin often have a history of prior cannabis use. This supports the notion of cannabis serving as a gateway to heroin use. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect: A: This choice discusses the addictive nature of drugs, which is not directly related to the gateway hypothesis. B: This choice mentions a correlation between cannabis use and genetic predisposition to schizophrenia, which is not directly connected to the gateway hypothesis. D: This choice is unrelated to the concept of the gateway hypothesis and discusses a different scenario altogether.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing a patient who has been prescribed an antipsychotic medication, which statement would indicate a need for further patient education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the statement indicates a potential issue with medication adherence. The patient's lifestyle of constantly moving between Florida and New England may disrupt the medication regimen, leading to missed doses or inconsistent treatment. This lack of adherence can impact the effectiveness of the antipsychotic medication. Choice A is not correct as it indicates a concern about weight loss, which can be a common side effect of antipsychotic medications but does not necessarily indicate a need for further education. Choice C suggests a desire to start a family, which may require additional discussions but is not directly related to medication education. Choice D involves a promise of a reward for stopping the medication, which may indicate a misunderstanding but not necessarily a need for further education.
Question 5 of 5
For client and family teaching, the nurse will rely on information that Alzheimer’s disease is currently best explained as being related to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Acetylcholine deficiency. Alzheimer's disease is characterized by a progressive loss of acetylcholine-producing neurons. Acetylcholine is crucial for memory, learning, and cognitive functions. A) GABA and B) Dopamine excess are not associated with Alzheimer's. C) Serotonin deficiency is not a primary factor in Alzheimer's pathology. Acetylcholine deficiency best explains the cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients.