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Chapter 11 Cardiovascular Drugs Test Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following drugs prolong the QT interval and/or cause torsades de pointes EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder: manic episode refuses to take lithium carbonate (Lithobid) because of excessive weight gain. In order to increase adherence, which medication should a nurse anticipate that a physician may prescribe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Valproic acid (Depakote). Valproic acid is commonly used to treat bipolar disorder as it helps stabilize mood without causing significant weight gain, unlike lithium. It is effective in managing manic episodes and has a lower risk of weight gain compared to lithium. Sertraline, Trazodone, and Paroxetine are not typically used as first-line treatments for bipolar disorder and may not adequately address the manic symptoms. Valproic acid is a suitable alternative for the client in this scenario.
Question 3 of 5
A patient taking fluphenazine (Prolixin) complains of dry mouth and blurred vision. What would the nurse assess as the likely cause of these symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Cholinergic blockade. Fluphenazine is a typical antipsychotic that exerts its effects by blocking dopamine receptors. This blockade can lead to cholinergic side effects such as dry mouth and blurred vision, as dopamine normally inhibits the release of acetylcholine. Therefore, the dry mouth and blurred vision are likely due to the cholinergic blockade caused by the medication. Incorrect choices: A: Decreased dopamine at receptor sites - While fluphenazine blocks dopamine receptors, it does not directly decrease dopamine levels at receptor sites. B: Blockade of histamine - Fluphenazine does not primarily block histamine receptors, so this choice is incorrect. D: Adrenergic blocking - Fluphenazine does not block adrenergic receptors, so this choice is incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
The physician prescribes haloperidol (Haldol), a first-generation antipsychotic drug, for a patient with schizophrenia who displays delusions, hallucinations, apathy, and social isolation. Which symptoms should most be monitored to evaluate the expected improvement from this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the symptoms of delusions and hallucinations are classic indicators of psychosis in schizophrenia. Monitoring improvements in these symptoms is crucial to evaluating the effectiveness of the antipsychotic medication. Delusions involve false beliefs, such as the patient talking to himself or believing others will harm him, while hallucinations involve sensory perceptions that are not real. Therefore, monitoring these symptoms will help assess the medication's impact on reducing the patient's psychotic symptoms. Incorrect choices: B: Flat affect, avoidance of social activities, poor hygiene - These symptoms are more indicative of negative symptoms of schizophrenia, which may not improve as rapidly or significantly with antipsychotic medication. C: Loss of interest in recreational activities, alogia - These symptoms are also negative symptoms and may not directly reflect the improvement in psychotic symptoms targeted by haloperidol. D: Impaired eye contact, needs help to complete tasks - These symptoms are not specific to delusions or hallucinations, which are the primary
Question 5 of 5
What happened in the 10 years after the United Nations Office of Drug Control (UNODC) proclaimed as their slogan in 1998, “A drug-free world: We can do it!”?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the statement "A drug-free world: We can do it!" is an unrealistic and overly ambitious goal. In reality, the production and sale of heroin worldwide did not decrease significantly; instead, it doubled in the 10 years following the slogan. This outcome highlights the complexity and challenges of tackling drug issues globally. A is incorrect because tough anti-drug trafficking measures alone cannot cut global heroin production and sale in half significantly. C is incorrect because a conglomerate of dissenting nations campaigning for the repeal of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs is not directly related to the UNODC slogan outcome. D is incorrect because the conversion of illegal opium farms to legal ones does not address the overall increase in global heroin production and sale.