NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 54 Psychiatric Medications
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- 1.A client taking lithium carbonate (Lithobid) started complaining of nausea. vomiting. diarrhea. drowsiness. muscle weakness. tremor. blurred vision and ringing in the ears. The lithium level is 2 mEq/L. The nurse interprets this value as:
- A.
Normal level.
- B.
Toxic level.
- C.
Below normal level.
- D.
Above normal level.
- 2.A nurse is giving instructions to a client receiving lithium citrate. The nurse tells the client to do which of the following to prevent lithium toxicity:
- A.
Avoid becoming dehydrated during exercise.
- B.
Instruct the client to change positions slowly.
- C.
Restrict salt intake in the diet.
- D.
Limit fluid intake.
- 3.Which of the following symptoms is classified as a mild lithium toxicity:
- A.
Confusion and ataxia.
- B.
Muscle fasciculations and oliguria.
- C.
Tinnitus and blurred vision.
- D.
Apathy and Lethargy.
- 4.A nurse is giving instructions to a client taking risperidone (Risperdal). The nurse advise the client to which of the following?
- A.
Take it on an empty stomach.
- B.
Change position slowly.
- C.
Get a daily source of sunlight.
- D.
Discontinue medication once the symptoms went away.
- 5.A nurse notes that a client with schizophrenia and receiving an antipsychotic medication is having uncontrolled movement of the lips and tongue. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing?
- A.
Hypertensive crisis.
- B.
Parkinsonism.
- C.
Tardive dyskinesia.
- D.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
- 6.A client with schizophrenia has been started on medication therapy with clozapine (Clozaril). A nurse assesses the results of which laboratory study to monitor for adverse effect related to this medication?
- A.
White blood cell.
- B.
Platelet count.
- C.
Liver function studies.
- D.
Random blood sugar.
- 7.Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is prescribed to an 8-year-old child for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The nurse will most likely monitor which of the following during the medication therapy?
- A.
Deep tendon reflex.
- B.
Intake and output.
- C.
Temperature and breath sound.
- D.
Height and weight.
- 8.Which of the following medications that treat Alzheimer’s disease causes slowing of the heart rate and fainting episodes?
- A.
Tacrine (Cognex).
- B.
Galantamine (Razadyne).
- C.
Donepezil (Aricept).
- D.
All of the above.
- 9.A client who has been taking buspirone (BuSpar) for two months returns to the clinic for a follow-up. The nurse determines that the medication is effective if there is an absent display of?
- A.
Feelings of panic. fear. and uneasiness.
- B.
Thought broadcasting or delusions.
- C.
Paranoid and suicidal thought process.
- D.
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
- 10.A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who will be taking phenobarbital (Luminal). The nurse would educate the client in which of the following that directly correlates with the safety of the client?
- A.
Take the medication at the same time each day.
- B.
Take the medication with meals only.
- C.
Avoid using sleep aids while taking the medication.
- D.
Decrease the dosage once with symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness.
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