Question

9. The nurse understands that the use of benzodiazepines in memory loss units units a controversial for which reason.

A. Relaxation will lead to psychological dependence

B. Increased risk for falls and the problem of enforced immobility

C. Hoarding pills for planned overdose will occur

D. Drug seeking manipulation will occur

14. A client was brought into the Emergency Department via ambulance following a lapse in consciousness related to crushing his morphine sustained release (MS contin). What antidote should be given if the client fails to respond?

A. Flumazenil(Romazicon)

B. Naloxone(Nar can)

C. Acetylcysteine(Mucomyst)

D. Syrup of ipecac

16. The nurse would know to asses for extrapyramidal effects in any client taking these type of medication?

A. Atypical opiates such as tramadol(Ultram)

B. Traditional neuroleptics such as haloperidol(Haldol)

C. Barbiturates such as phenobarbital(luminal)

D. Benzodiazepines such as lorazepam(Ativan)

1. A new nurse is asking the provider why IV diazepam (Valium) is being given to stop status epilepticus. What should the nurse already understand about this medication?

1. Diazepam alleviates suffering when family request euthanasia
2. Diazepam is a supplementary medication used to help the client forget the event
3. Diazepam resolves continual seizures rapidly( no loading dose is needed)
4. Diazepam has a 5-day half-life, so a recurrence of seizures is prevented

2. The nurse is administering a second dose of propranolol (Inderal) to a client who has an arrhythmia. The nurse would confer with the physician before giving the medication in the event of which symptoms?

1. Irregular heart rate of 105
2. BP 116/82
3. Audible wheezes
4. Complaints of fatigue

Answer 1