Neuro. Questions

Question 0

Dont admin Bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin) if pt has

Answer 0

Head trauma or tumor in CNS

Question 1

Bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin) treats?

Answer 1

Depression, prevents seasonal affective disorder (SAD), & smoking cessation adjunct.

Question 2

Bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin) may cause

Answer 2

Increased risk for seizures

Question 3

fentanyl (sublimaze) is a?

Answer 3

Supplement to general anesthesia. Available for surgical premedication in a lozenges & IV

Question 4

Incase respiratory & or circulatory depression occurs while pt is receiving fentanyl (sublimaze) you should have what on hand?

Answer 4

Have opioid antagonist naloxone (Narcan) on hand

Question 5

buspirone is used for

Answer 5

Short-term treatment of certain anxiety disorders.

Question 6

How do you Admin buspirone

Answer 6

Orally on a regular basis NOT PRN

Question 7

When effects may occur while taking buspirone

Answer 7

Paradoxical effects (insomnia,anxiety,restlessness)

Question 8

diazepam (Valium) alprazolam (Xanax) treats?

Answer 8

Anxiety & anxiety disorders & acute alcohol withdrawal sx.

Question 9

What may occur while taking diazepam (Valium) alprazolam (Xanax) & how should it be discounted?

Answer 9

Tolerance and physical dependence in diaphoresis may occur. Be sure to tape her over 1 to 2 weeks to prevent or minimize withdraw symptoms

Question 10

levodopa/carbidopa (sinemet) relieves?

Answer 10

Symptoms of PD & may take up to 6mos for full response to occur

Question 11

Should not admin levodopa/carbidopa (sinemet) if pt has?

Answer 11

Narrow angle glaucoma

Question 12

What is the therapeutic use for baclofen (Lioresal)

Answer 12

Relieves skeletal muscle spasm in the spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy.

Question 13

How do you administer baclofen (Lioresal)

Answer 13

Administer orally or by intrathecal infusion. Given with food to prevent G.I. problems.

Question 14

What are some side effects of baclofen (Lioresal)

Answer 14

Drowsiness and dizziness may occur early in therapy. Increase sedation will occur if used with alcohol or other CNS depressants

Question 15

therapeutic use for zolpidem (Ambien)

Answer 15

short-term treatment for insomnia

Question 16

How do you administer zolpidem (Ambien)

Answer 16

Administer Oralee just before bedtime must get eight hours of sleep

Question 17

Side effects of zolpidem (Ambien)

Answer 17

Amnesia & memory impairment Monitor for the need to decrease dosage

Question 18

temazepam (Restoril) therapeutic use

Answer 18

Relieves insomnia especially when patients experience multiple awakenings during the night

Question 19

How and when do you administer temazepam (Restoril)

Answer 19

Oralee give 30 minutes before bedtime

Question 20

Side effects of temazepam (Restoril)

Answer 20

Some paradoxical reaction may occur especially in older adults such as confusion and Anxiety. Taper drug to prevent withdrawal

Question 21

Lithium therapeutic use is?

Answer 21

Treat acute mania and controls acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder

Question 22

What should the nurse monitor the patient for a while taking lithium

Answer 22

Thyroid function test yearly in Monitor for signs of hypothyroidism and Goiter. Monitor serum lithium levels, should be below 1.5 mEq/L initially and below 1.0 mEq/L long term. Instruct patient to recognize signs of toxicity & notify provider NSAIDs except aspirin increased risk for toxicity

Question 23

How to administer cholinergic agonist ophthalmic drops

Answer 23

Take care not to touch or drop the eyedropper when installing eyedrops for a patient apply clean gloves and instruct patient to wash hands before instilling eyedrops. do not apply with contact lenses

Question 24

Side effects of cholinergic agonist, ophthalmic drops

Answer 24

Stinging burning and I discomfort cardiac or respiratory effects and cholinergic agonist and cholinesterase inhibitors: systematic effects