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ATI Pharmocology Exam Fletcher NRSG 106 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a patient is taking an anticholinergic such as benztropine as part of the treatment for Parkinson's disease, the nurse should include which information in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anticholinergics cause dry mouth; using saliva substitutes or gum helps manage this side effect.
Question 2 of 5
When a patient is taking an anticholinergic such as benztropine as part of the treatment for Parkinson's disease, the nurse should include which information in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anticholinergics cause dry mouth; using saliva substitutes or gum helps manage this side effect.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has given medication instructions to a patient receiving phenytoin. Which statement by the patient indicates that the patient has an adequate understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin can cause gingival hyperplasia, so oral hygiene is crucial, indicating proper understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A 6-year-old boy has been started on an extended-release form of methylphenidate hydrochloride for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). During a follow-up visit, his mother tells the nurse that she has been giving the medication at bedtime so that it will be 'in his system' when he goes to school the next morning. What is the nurse's appropriate evaluation of the mother's actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methylphenidate at bedtime can cause insomnia; it should be given earlier to optimize daytime symptom control.
Question 5 of 5
The barbiturate phenobarbital is prescribed for a patient with epilepsy. While assessing the patient's current medications, the nurse recognizes that interactions may occur with which drugs? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Phenobarbital induces hepatic enzymes, reducing the efficacy of oral contraceptives, warfarin, opioids, and diuretics.