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Cardiovascular Drug Interactions PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following client symptoms would most likely decrease because of the therapeutic effect of this medication?(Select the one tha does not apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Social isolation. The therapeutic effect of medication often helps improve symptoms directly related to the mental illness being treated. In this case, social isolation is a consequence of the underlying mental health condition and would likely improve as the symptoms such as somatic delusions, gustatory hallucinations, and flat affect decrease. Social isolation is not a symptom that directly improves due to the medication's therapeutic effect, as it may require additional interventions or support systems.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who received heparin begins to bleed. The nurse anticipates that the health care provider will order which antidote?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Protamine sulfate. Heparin is an anticoagulant medication, and protamine sulfate is its antidote by binding to heparin to neutralize its anticoagulant effects. Phytonadione (Vitamin K) is used to reverse the effects of warfarin, not heparin. Aminocaproic acid is used to treat bleeding due to fibrinolysis, not heparin-induced bleeding. Potassium chloride is not an antidote for heparin-induced bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse cares for patients taking various medications, including buspirone (BuSpar), haloperidol (Haldol), carbamazepine (Tegretol), trazodone (Desyrel), and phenelzine (Nardil). The nurse will order a special diet for the patient who takes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, phenelzine (Nardil), an antidepressant classified as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). MAOIs have dietary restrictions to avoid tyramine-rich foods to prevent hypertensive crisis. Other choices, A (buspirone), B (haloperidol), and C (carbamazepine) do not have specific dietary restrictions related to their mechanisms of action. Therefore, D is the correct choice due to the dietary considerations for MAOIs.
Question 4 of 5
The objective information that has helped mental health professionals understand that schizophrenia has a biological component has been obtained primarily from which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies. MRI studies provide direct visual evidence of structural brain abnormalities in individuals with schizophrenia, supporting the biological component of the disorder. This objective information helps mental health professionals understand the biological basis of schizophrenia. A: Genetic studies may provide insights into the heritability of schizophrenia, but MRI studies offer more concrete evidence of biological abnormalities. B: Patient histories may provide valuable clinical information but are subjective and may not directly demonstrate the biological underpinnings of schizophrenia. C: Comparisons of blood chemistries may offer some insights into potential biomarkers, but MRI studies provide more direct evidence of structural brain abnormalities associated with schizophrenia.
Question 5 of 5
During a fishing trip, a patient pierced his finger with a large fishhook. He is now in the emergency department to have it removed. The nurse anticipates that which type of anesthesia will be used for this procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because infiltration of the puncture wound with lidocaine is the most appropriate anesthesia for removing a fishhook. Lidocaine will provide local anesthesia, numbing the area around the wound to reduce pain during the procedure. It is a common practice in emergency medicine to use local anesthesia for wound care and minor procedures. Explanation for other choices: A: No anesthesia - not using any anesthesia can lead to significant pain and discomfort for the patient. B: Topical benzocaine spray on the area - benzocaine spray may not provide sufficient depth of anesthesia for a procedure involving a deep puncture wound like a fishhook. C: Topical prilocaine (EMLA) cream around the site - while EMLA cream can provide some local anesthesia, it may not be as effective as lidocaine infiltration for a wound involving a fishhook.