ATI NURS 620 Pharmocology Proctored Exam 3

A nurse is administering morphine sulfate to a postoperative patient. Which are appropriate nursing actions when giving this drug? (Select all that apply)

Janie is 20 years old with severe, prolonged 2 to 3 day migraines twice per month. She also has mild chronic tension headache (CDH). She has difficulty sleeping and is mildly anxious. She occasionally

The most common type of headache is:

Endogenous opioid peptides are found in the central nervous system (CNS) and in peripheral tissue. Which of the following is an endogenous opioid peptide that is a neurotransmitter that is released by

All of the following generic medications are Selective Serotonin reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) except: (Select all that apply, may be one, some or all).

Which tricyclic antidepressant, used to treat depression, but is also used to treat pain (nerve pain and back pain) at lower doses, should be taken before bed, can cause extra side effects if you stop

Schedule I drugs are considered to have:

The nurse would question the administration of morphine in the patient with a history of which condition?

A young adult patient has been taking an antidepressant medication for several weeks and reports having increased thoughts of suicide. The nurse questions further and learns that the patient has attem

Which of the following medications is a second generation antipsychotic and is also used to treat bipolar disorder and Tourettes syndrome?

All antidepressant drug carry the increased risk of suicide. With what group(s) carry this induced risk?

Which side effects of opioid analgesics can have therapeutic benefits? (Select all that apply)

A patient with bipolar disorder who wants to minimize the need for drug therapy asks the nurse what else can be done to treat the disorder. The nurse will recommend which measure? (Select all that app

Lithium is considered a second-line prophylactic treatment for which type of headache?

Which drugs are used to prevent migraine headaches? (Select all that apply).

Your patient has been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) for 2 years and reports feeling cured of depression. You learn that the patient is sleeping well, participates in his usual activities, and feels upbea

Bipolar disorder is what type of disorder?

Margo who started a low-potency antipsychotic for 2 weeks has shown minimal response. The most probable explanation is:

A patient is admitted to a hospital for treatment for first-time symptoms of mania and is exhibiting euphoric mania. Which medication will the provider order?

You are working the night shift in the Emergency Department. A patient arrives accompanied by a friend. The patient has had a drastic change in mental status, has become very agitated and seems to be

A patient with bipolar disorder has frequent manic episodes alternating with depressive episodes. The prescriber orders risperidone (Risperdal) In addition to the lithium (Lithobid) that the patient i

Differentiate between a migraine headache and cluster headaches. Manifestations and/or risk factors for a patient with cluster headaches include what? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following medications is indicated for long-term maintenance therapy of bipolar disorder (BPD)?

A provider has indicated that a serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) will be prescribed for a patient who is experiencing major depression. When conducting a pretreatment health history,

A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a hospitalized patient who has been taking lithium (Lithobid) for 3 days. The patient is complaining of mild nausea and abdominal bloating. The patien