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Pharm 2
Central Nervous System Stimulant Therapy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A patient taking long-term amphetamines is ready to be weaned off of the medication. Which information is most important for the nurse to provide the patient about medication discontinuation? | Abrupt discontinuation can cause depression. |
| Which information would the nurse emphasize when educating a patient about anorexiants for weight loss? | A nutritious diet is one of the most important components to weight loss. |
| Amphetamines should be prescribed for short-term use because of which potential effect? | Amphetamines have a high potential for tolerance. |
| Which use of analeptics is appropriate? | Stimulation of respirations |
| Parents report they are giving their child methylphenidate at breakfast and at dinnertime for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which education would the nurse provide regarding this dosing schedule? | "Give methylphenidate at least 6 hours before bedtime because it may cause insomnia." |
| Which assessments would the nurse conduct before initiating methylphenidate for a child? | -Height -Weight -Growth |
| A patient ran out of methylphenidate 8 days ago. Which symptoms would the nurse assess for in this patient? | -Nausea -Vomiting -Headache |
| Which interaction would the nurse monitor for in a patient who is taking methylphenidate concurrently with antihypertensives? | Methylphenidate may reduce the effect of antihypertensives. |
| A patient who routinely takes methylphenidate asks the nurse if pseudoephedrine can be taken to help treat a sinus infection. Which response by the nurse is appropriate? | "Pseudoephedrine taken with methylphenidate increases the stimulatory effects of irritability, nervousness, tremors, and insomnia." |
| Which assessments would the nurse perform when evaluating methylphenidate therapy? | -Vital signs -Attention level -Level of hyperactivity -Presence of side effects |
| The nurse explains to the patient that tremors and increased heart rate are possible side effects of central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. Which information would the nurse provide the patient regarding these side effects? | "Report these side effects to the health care provider." |
| A nursing mother asks to take an anorexiant to assist with weight loss. Which education would the nurse provide to this patient? | "Nursing mothers should avoid central nervous system stimulants because these drugs are excreted in breast milk." |
| Which strategy is appropriate for a patient taking a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant to use to monitor for weight loss? | Weigh twice a week. |
| Which statement describes the rationale for providing calorie-dense meals to a child taking a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant? | CNS stimulants may have anorexic effects. |
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