Test Bank: Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice, 4e (Adams), Answered-1) A client, prescribed an antidepressant for symptoms of depression, is
... [Show More] expressing feelings of hopelessness and thoughts of suicide. The nurse's response will be based on which conclusion?
1. There is great variability in individual responses to drugs that affect the CNS.
2. The client has not been taking the antidepressant.
3. The antidepressant needs to be taken for several months in order to eliminate suicidal ideations.
4. Drug levels should be obtained to see if the dose needs to be increased. Answer: 1
Explanation: There is great client variability in symptoms and disease progression with conditions such as depression. Without a complete understanding of the etiology and pathophysiology of mental disorders, pharmacotherapy of these conditions and the development of new drug therapies for CNS disorders will remain challenging.
2) A client is prescribed medication to treat bipolar disorder. Which statement indicates the client understands the medication regimen? 1. "This medication is going to cure me."
2. "I will take this medication when I remember to."
3. "This medication may help my symptoms."
4. "This is the only medication that I can take for my illness." Answer: 3
Explanation: This statement indicates the client understands the purpose of the medication regimen.
3) A client with Parkinson's disease is prescribed a medication that affects a particular central nervous system neurotransmitter. Which neurotransmitter is the medication acting on to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
1. Acetylcholine
2. Norepinephrine
3. An endorphin
4. Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) Answer: 1
4) A client tells the nurse about taking a medication that affects the central nervous system but cannot recall the name of the drug. When assessing the client, it would be appropriate for the nurse to ask about which possible symptoms?
1. Weight loss despite an increase in appetite, inability to sleep, feeling fidgety, palpitations, intolerance to heat
2. Weight loss despite an increase in appetite and food consumption, extreme thirst, drinking more fluids, and increase in urination 3. Moodiness, crying, or feelings of anxiety
3. More than usual shortness of breath, or tightness in the chest with physical activity, and sweating
Answer: 3
Explanation: Moodiness, crying, or feelings of anxiety can be associate [Show Less]