NSG6420 Week 9 Quiz / NSG 6420 Week 9 Quiz (verified grade A)

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An elderly patient is maintained on phenytoin therapy for a history of a seizure disorder. In addition to periodic serum drug concentrations, which of the following are needed for annual evaluation? C... omplete blood count, liver function tests, and renal function tests Complete blood count, liver function tests, and platelet count Renal function and calculated creatinine clearance Serum albumin, liver function tests, and renal function tests Question 2. Question : An elderly patient has had a CVA in the anterior cerebral circulatory system (frontal lobe). What symptoms are most likely expressed? Neglect of body and difficulty organizing space Wernicke’s aphasia (difficulty understanding speech) Disorders of behavior and cognition Bilateral motor and sensory problem Question 3: When assessing a patient who complains of a tremor, the nurse practitioner must differentiate essential tremor from the tremor of Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following findings are consistent with essential tremor? The handwriting is not affected by the tremor The tremor occurs with purposeful movements The tremor occurs at rest The tremor gets worse with alcohol ingestion Question 4. Question : An older adult client with a history of a seizure disorder comes into the clinic for a routine check-up. Although seizure free, the client continues on long-term phenytoin treatment. The nurse practitioner would assess for which of the following long-term effects? Lid lag and nystagmus Gingival hyperplasia and nystagmus Nystagmus and microcytic anemia Gingival hyperplasia and iron deficiency anemia Question 5. Question : The most common neurological cause of seizures in an older adult is: IN Alzheimer’s disease Multiple sclerosis Stroke Peripheral neuropathy Question 6. Question : Mr. Andrews experienced a brief onset of right-sided weakness, slurred speech, and confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved. What should the nurse practitioner do? Assure the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again Identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors IN Do a thorough medication review and a CT scan Order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask Show Less [Show More]

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