Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care 8Th Edition By Broyles Reiss Evans
Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care 8Th Edition By Broyles Reiss Evans
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CHAPTER 29: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS USED TO TREAT ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER AND AGENTS USED TO TREAT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| a. | with hypotension. |
| b. | with bradycardia. |
| c. | who take monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. |
| d. | who are overweight. |
ANS: C
| Feedback | |
| A | Incorrect: These can cause hypertension. |
| B | Incorrect: These can cause tachycardia. |
| C | Correct: Their use is contraindicated in clients who use MAO inhibitors. |
| D | Incorrect: This is a use for anorectic agents. |
PTS: 1 REF: p. 667 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
| a. | increased hunger. | c. | polyuria. |
| b. | increased thirst. | d. | increased attention span. |
ANS: D
| Feedback | |
| A | Incorrect: This is not related to methylphenidate. |
| B | Incorrect: This is not related to methylphenidate. |
| C | Incorrect: This is not related to methylphenidate. |
| D | Correct: This agent is used to treat ADHD and this observation would indicate its effectiveness. |
PTS: 1 REF: p. 666 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
| a. | loses two to four pounds per month until desired weight is obtained. |
| b. | joins an exercise group. |
| c. | verbalizes a 1500-calorie-per-day diet plan. |
| d. | weighs self daily. |
ANS: A
| Feedback | |
| A | Correct: This is a measurable outcome for this nursing diagnosis. |
| B | Incorrect: This does not measure the outcome. |
| C | Incorrect: This does not measure the outcome. |
| D | Incorrect: This does not measure the outcome. |
PTS: 1 REF: p. 671 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Evaluation
| a. | “It’s a neurotransmitter in the brain that decreases excitability.” |
| b. | “It is a chemical that regulates what a person thinks and how he or she reacts.” |
| c. | “It is a chemical in the brain that helps focus attention and organize thoughts.” |
| d. | “It is the opposite of dopamine, the chemical that causes Parkinson’s disease.” |
ANS: C
| Feedback | |
| A | Incorrect: This is not the best answer because of the technical language in the response. |
| B | Incorrect: This is not an appropriate response. |
| C | Correct: This explains norepinephrine in client-friendly terms. |
| D | Incorrect: This is not an appropriate response. |
PTS: 1 REF: p. 666 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Application
| a. | “I should take this medication early in the day.” |
| b. | “I should ask my doctor about my anticoagulant medication.” |
| c. | “This medication may cause physical dependence.” |
| d. | “This medication is safe to take with my MAO inhibitor.” |
ANS: D
| Feedback | |
| A | Incorrect: This is a CNS stimulant, so this remark indicates client understanding. |
| B | Incorrect: This drug can result in serious drug-drug interactions with anticoagulant therapy, so this response indicates client understanding. |
| C | Incorrect: This indicates client understanding. |
| D | Correct: This drug can result in serious drug-drug interactions with MAO inhibitor therapy. so this response indicates the client needs more teaching. |
PTS: 1 REF: p. 669 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Evaluation
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