LATEST UPDATE 2024 NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS BEST EXAM SOLUTION GRADED A+ FOR EXCELLENT PASS
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... [Show More] client with narcolepsy has been prescribed dextroamphetamine (DextroStat). The client complains to the nurse that he cannot sleep well at night and does not want to take the medication any longer. Before making any specific comment, the nurse plans to investigate whether the client takes the medication at which proper time schedule?
1.2 hours before bedtime
2.After supper each night
3.Just before going to sleep
4.At least 6 hours before bedtime
4. At least 6 hours before bedtime
A client on the nursing unit has a prescription for dextroamphetamine (DextroStat) daily. The unit nurse collaborates with the dietitian to limit the amount of which item on the client's dietary trays?
1.Fat
2.Starch
3.Caffeine
4.Protein
3. Caffeine
A client with Parkinson's disease has begun therapy with levodopa. The nurse determines that the client understands the action of the medication if he or she verbalizes that results may not be apparent for how long?
1.1 week
2.24 hours
3.2 to 3 days
4.2 to 3 weeks
4. 2 to 3 weeks
A client is taking trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The nurse should assess for which adverse effect of this medication?
1.Diarrhea
2.Urinary retention
3.Urinary incontinence
4.Excessive perspiration
2. Urinary retention
A client receiving therapy with carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) is upset and tells the home health nurse that his urine has turned a darker color since he started taking this medication. The client wants to discontinue its use. In formulating a response to his concerns, the nurse interprets that this change is indicative of which condition?
1.Developing toxicity
2.A harmless side effect of the medication
3.A result of taking the medication with milk
4.A sign of interaction with another medication
2. A harmless side effect of the medication
A client with myasthenia gravis has difficulty chewing and has received a prescription for pyridostigmine (Mestinon). The nurse should check to see that the client takes the medication at what time?
1.With meals [Show Less]