ATI NURS 620 Pharmocology Proctored Exam 3

Which type of headache involves treatment of nonopioid analgesics (aspirin), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (aspirin or ibuprofen, naproxen), analgesic- sedative combination (aspirin and butalbital (F

Patient's with schizophrenia may exhibit positive, negative or cognitive symptoms. What would be examples of positive schizophrenic symptoms? (Select all that apply)

A patient who has been taking an SSRI tells the nurse that the drug has caused reduced sexual performance, weight gain, and sedation. The nurse will suggest that the patient ask the provider about usi

You have a patient that has just started an antipsychotic medication. What is the most important thing to monitor after the start of this medication?

A patient with bipolar disorder has been taking lithium (Lithobid) for several years. The patient has now developed a goiter, and serum tests reveal hypothyroidism. What will the nurse expect the prov

All of the following are agonist-antagonist opioids, except:

Use of which medications to treat headaches has been associated with the development of medication overuse headaches (MOH): (Select all that apply)

Which is true of cluster headaches? (Select all that apply)

A patient who has developed opioid tolerance will experience which effect?

Primary drug used in chronic management of mania in bipolar disorder.

Which antidepressant drug class has the most dangerous adverse effect of cardiac toxicity?

A patient taking a Monoamine oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) is seen in the clinic with a blood pressure of 170/96 mm Hg. What will the nurse ask this patient?

ou are rounding on your patient to start your morning shift. Your patient is taking a First generation antipsychotic (FGA) for his schizophrenia. During your assessment of this patient, you note that

A patient with schizophrenia shows suicidal behaviors, and the provider orders clozapine (Clozaril). The nurse teaches the family about the medication and its side effects. Lab results reveal: RBC 4.7

Your patient has a sudden high fever, "lead pipe" rigidity, perfuse sweating, some dysrhythmias and blood pressure that is fluctuating. Your patient has been taking a high potency first generation ant

Characteristics of lithium toxicity include which of the following: (Select all that apply)

Measurement of plasma lithium levels is an essential component of treatment. Lithium levels must be kept below.

A client has been ordered a fentanyl patch for chronic pain. What client teaching should be provided to the client and family upon discharge?

Depot antipsychotic medications are long-acting, injectable formulations used for the long-term maintenance therapy of schizophrenia. Which of the following are depot medications? (Select all that app

A patient has been taking methadone (Dolophine) for 5 months to overcome an opioid addiction. The nurse should monitor the patient for which of the following?

A patient who has recurrent migraine headaches is prescribed sumatriptan (Imitrex) as a form of abortive therapy. Which aspect of this patient's history is of concern when taking this drug?

ou are working the night shift in the Emergency Department (ED). A patient arrives in the ED complaining of numbness in the extremities. You note that the patient's hands and feet are cool and pale. Y

Which side effects are more common in second generation antipsychotics (SGA) medication than in first generation antipsychotic (FGA) medications. (Select all that apply)

First generation antipsychotics (FGAS), also known as conventional antipsychotics, are categorized by low potency, medium potency, and high potency. Which of the following medications fall into the FG

A patient who has had abdominal surgery has been receiving morphine sulfate via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. The nurse assesses the patient and notes that the patient's pupils are dilated,