Chap 12 (exam 2) Flashcards
1
Q
When reviewing actions of drugs, the nurse recognizes that a hypnotic is a drug that performs which action? Produces sleep Stops seizures Prevents nausea and vomiting Relieves pain
A
Produces sleep
2
Q
A patient who has been taking a benzodiazepine for 5 weeks has been instructed to stop the medication. Which instruction will the nurse provide to the patient on how to discontinue the medication?
Stop taking the drug immediately
Plan a gradual reduction in dosage
Overlap this medication with another drug
Take the medication every other day for a # of weeks
A
Plan a gradual reduction in dosage
3
Q
A patient will be undergoing a brief surgical procedure to obtain a biopsy from a superficial mass on his arm. The nurse expects that which type of barbiturate will be used at this time? Ultrashort Short Intermediate Long
A
Ultrashort
4
Q
While monitoring a patient who took an overdose of barbiturates, the nurse keeps in mind that the cause of death would be which of these? Tachycardia Hypertension Dyspnea Respiratory arrest
A
Respiratory arrest
5
Q
A patient with back muscle spasms is being treated with a skeletal muscle relaxant. In order to ensure that these drugs are most effective, the nurse will make sure what other treatment is ordered? Benzodiazepines Moist heat Physical therapy Aspirin
A
Physical therapy
6
Q
The nurse is providing care for a patient who has accidentally taken an overdose of benzodiazepines. Which drug would be used to treat this patient? Methamphetamine Flumazenil (Romazicon) Epinephrine Naloxone (Narcan)
A
Flumazenil (Romazicon)
7
Q
A patient will be receiving the barbiturate phenobarbital as part of treatment for seizures. The nurse assesses the patient's current list of medications. Which medication(s) is/ are known to cause interactions with barbiturates? Select all that apply: Benzodiazepines Proton pump inhibitors Oral contraceptives Anticoagulants Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
A
Benzodiazepines
Oral contraceptives
Anticoagulants
MAOIs
