Nursing Questions on Medications (PDF)

**240.) A client with Parkinson\'s disease has been prescribed benztropine (Cogentin). The nurse monitors for which gastrointestinal (GI) side effect of this medication?** 1. Diarrhea 2. Dry mouth 3. Increased appetite 4. Hyperactive bowel sounds **Answer:** 2. Dry mouth **241.) A client w...

**240.) A client with Parkinson\'s disease has been prescribed benztropine (Cogentin). The nurse monitors for which gastrointestinal (GI) side effect of this medication?** 1. Diarrhea 2. Dry mouth 3. Increased appetite 4. Hyperactive bowel sounds **Answer:** 2. Dry mouth **241.) A client with a history of simple partial seizures is taking clorazepate (Tranxene), and asks the nurse if there is a risk of addiction. The nurse\'s response is based on the understanding that clorazepate:** 1. Is not habit forming, either physically or psychologically 2. Leads to physical tolerance, but only after 10 or more years of therapy 3. Leads to physical and psychological dependence with prolonged high-dose therapy 4. Can result in psychological dependence only, because of the nature of the medication **Answer:** 3. Leads to physical and psychological dependence with prolonged high-dose therapy **242.) A client who was started on anticonvulsant therapy with clonazepam (Klonopin) tells the nurse of increasing clumsiness and unsteadiness since starting the medication. The client is visibly upset by these manifestations and asks the nurse what to do. The nurse\'s response is based on the understanding that these symptoms:** 1. Usually occur if the client takes the medication with food 2. Are probably the result of an interaction with another medication 3. Indicate that the client is experiencing a severe untoward reaction to the medication 4. Are worse during initial therapy and decrease or disappear with long-term use **Answer:** 4. Are worse during initial therapy and decrease or disappear with long-term use **243.) A hospitalized client is having the dosage of clonazepam (Klonopin) adjusted. The nurse should plan to:** 1. Weigh the client daily 2. Observe for ecchymosis 3. Institute seizure precautions 4. Monitor blood glucose levels **Answer:** 3. Institute seizure precautions **244.) A client has a prescription for valproic acid (Depakene) orally once daily. The nurse plans to:** 1. Administer the medication with an antacid 2. Administer the medication with a carbonated beverage 3. Ensure that the medication is administered at the same time each day 4. Ensure that the medication is administered 2 hours before breakfast only, when the client\'s stomach is empty **Answer:** 3. Ensure that the medication is administered at the same time each day **245.) A client taking carbamazepine (Tegretol) asks the nurse what to do if he misses one dose. The nurse responds that the carbamazepine should be:** 1. Withheld until the next scheduled dose 2. Withheld and the health care provider is notified immediately 3. Taken as long as it is not immediately before the next dose 4. Withheld until the next scheduled dose, which should then be doubled **Answer:** 3. Taken as long as it is not immediately before the next dose Top of Form Bottom of Form