Neuro Pharmacology Quiz

Question 1

For a patient on Lorazepam (Ativan), which reversal agent should be readily available?

a.) Naloxone (Narcan)
b.) Fluoxetine (Prozac)
c.) Neostigmine (Bloxiverz)
d.) Flumazenil (Romazicon)

Answer 1

d.) Flumazenil (Romazicon)

Lorazepam can cause potentially fatal CNS & respiratory depression in sufficient amounts.

Question 2

Which assessment data indicates that dextroamphetamine has been effective for the 8-year-old diagnosed with ADHD?

a.) The child who has two notes from school for inappropriate behavior in 1 week.
b.) The child who sleeps 8 hours per night & falls asleep during the day.
c.) The child who can sit still & play a game for 30 minutes with a friend.
d.) The child who has difficulty following verbal directions from the teacher.

Answer 2

c.) The child who can sit still & play a game for 30 minutes with a friend

Question 3

Which medication can be used as a reversal agent for Donepezil overdose?

a.) Amlodipine
b.) Atropine
c.) Amphetamine
d.) Ambenonium

Answer 3

b.) Atropine

Question 4

The nurse should monitor a patient prescribed both phenytoin & warfarin for what possible interaction?

a.) Hypernatremia
b.) Decreased anticoagulant effect
c.) Hypotension
d.) Increased risk of bleeding

Answer 4

b.) Decreased anticoagulant effect

Phenytoin can reduce the effectiveness of oral anticoagulants such as warfarin

Question 5

Abilify can be used for treatment in all of these neurological conditions except?

a.) Schizophrenia
b.) Irritability in autism
c.) Dementia
d.) Tourette’s

Answer 5

c.) Dementia

Abilify is not approved for use in people with dementia due to higher rates of elderly deaths when the drug was in use to treat dementia symptoms

Question 6

What statement would require further teaching for Keppra?

a.) I can drink alcohol with this medication
b.) I do not need to change the food I eat
c.) I cannot take this with benzodiazepines
d.) Keppra could cause unusual weakness

Answer 6

a.) I can drink alcohol with this medication