ATI RN
NCLEX Questions for Neurological System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis is placed on high-dose intravenous injections of corticosteroid medication. Which nursing intervention should be implemented?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A 65-year-old patient with PD is experiencing moderate dyskinesias that are bothersome. The patient is on carbidopa/levodopa 25/100 mg two tablets at 7 AM and one tablet at 11 AM, 2 PM, 5 PM, 8 PM, and 11 PM. Which of the following is most appropriate:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Nurse Parker is overseeing the care of a patient with Parkinson's disease who has been consistently taking carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) for a year. She is attentively monitoring for any potential adverse reactions associated with this specific medication. Which adverse reaction should Nurse Parker be particularly vigilant about in monitoring this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease are both linked to changes in which neurotransmitter?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a critical role in regulating mood, motivation, and movement. Schizophrenia is associated with excessive dopamine activity in certain brain regions, leading to symptoms like hallucinations and delusions. In contrast, Parkinson's disease is linked to a deficiency of dopamine in the basal ganglia, resulting in motor symptoms such as tremors and rigidity. Both conditions highlight the importance of dopamine in brain function and the consequences of its dysregulation.
Question 5 of 5
Testosterone is to ________ as estrogen is to ________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Testosterone is primarily produced by the testes in males, while estrogen is primarily produced by the ovaries in females. Both hormones play crucial roles in reproductive development and function. Testosterone is associated with male secondary sexual characteristics, such as muscle mass and facial hair, while estrogen regulates the menstrual cycle and female secondary sexual characteristics. These hormones also have broader effects on mood, bone density, and overall health.