Nr 293 week 3 and 4 Practice questions for Neuro drugs 1

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Practice Questions for neuro drugs 1. What are examples of barbiturate-type hypnotic and sedative drugs? (Select all that apply.) a. Pentobarbital (Nembutal) b. Eszopiclone (Lunesta) c. Zolpidem... (Ambien) d. Triazolam (Halcion) e. Secobarbital (Seconal) 2. A nurse is caring for a patient who has been administered a barbiturate. Which is a symptom of barbiturate toxicity that the nurse must monitor the patient for? a. Restlessness b. Euphoria c. Hypotension d. Confusion 3. Anxiolytic drugs can be used in the management of which conditions? (Select all that apply.) a. Alcohol withdrawal b. Diabetic neuropathy c. Seizures d. Panic attacks e. Hypertension 4. What are examples of nonbenzodiazepine-type hypnotic and sedative drugs? (Select all that apply.) a. Temazepam (Restoril) b. Eszopiclone (Lunesta) c. Zolpidem (Ambien) d. Triazolam (Halcion) e. Zaleplon (Sonata) 5. Which drug used to treat anxiety would be appropriate for a client who is a school teacher and is concerned about feeling sedated at work? a. Alprazolam (Xanax) b. Buspirone (BuSpar) c. Diazepam (Valium) d. Lorazepam (Ativan) Rationale: Buspirone does not cause as much sedation and functional impairment as lorazepam, alprazolam, and diazepam. However, it can cause dizziness, nausea, headache, nervousness, lightheadedness, or excitement. 6. A group of students are reviewing information about antidepressants that inhibit the activity of monoamine oxidase, leading to increase in epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which drug as acting in this manner? a. Phenelzine b. Sertraline c. Amitriptyline d. Bupropion SSRIs include:  sertraline (Zoloft)  fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)  citalopram (Celexa)  escitalopram (Lexapro)  paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva, Brisdelle)  fluvoxamine (Luvox) 7. The nurse is caring for a client whose current drug regimen includes mirtazapine 15 mg PO daily. What assessment question should the nurse prioritize? a. "How would you describe your mood and energy level today?" b. "On a scale from zero to ten, how would you rate your anxiety level?" c. "How are you feeling today?" d. "Are you feeling happier today than in the past?" 8. Anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth, sedation, and urinary retention are common adverse events occurring with the use of which classes of antidepressants? a. Tricyclic antidepressants b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors c. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors [Show More]

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