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Question 6

A 15-year-old boy who has been taking dextroamphetamine for the treatment of ADHD has been experiencing a depressed mood and a sense of hopelessness. He confides in the school nurse that he has begun taking his stepfather’s antidepressant to improve his mood. After immediately phoning the boy’s stepfather, the nurse learns that the drug in question is phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). The nurse should recognize that this combination of drugs creates a serious risk of what health problem?

A.

Nephrotoxicity

B.

Hypokalemia

C.

Hypertensive crisis

D.

Cardiac dysrhythmia

1 points  

Question 7

A 35-year-old woman is on a weight-loss program and is to begin taking sibutramine (Meridia). After baseline physical data are obtained, the nurse will assess the patient’s childbearing potential. The nurse will inform the patient that during sibutramine therapy she should

A.

abstain from sex.

B.

use adequate contraception.

C.

obtain a pap smear .

D.

take a pregnancy test every month.

1 points  

Question 8

A 10-year-old boy is taking dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) daily for ADHD. At each clinic visit, the nurse’s priority assessment would be

A.

body temperature.

B.

blood pressure.

C.

Vision.

D.

height and weight.

1 points  

Question 9

A nurse who provides care on a pediatric medicine unit has conducted a medication reconciliation of a recently-admitted patient. In light of the fact that the child takes methylphenidate (Ritalin), the nurse is justified in considering a history of what health problem?

A.

ADHD

B.

Anxiety

C.

Respiratory depression

D.

Obesity

1 points  

Question 10

The clinical nurse educator who oversees the emergency department in a children’s hospital has launched an awareness program aimed at reducing drug errors. What measure addresses the most common cause of incorrect doses in the care of infants and children?

A.

Having nurses check their math calculations with a colleague before administering a drug.

B.

Recording drug administration in both the nurse’s notes and the medication administration record (MAR)

C.

Avoiding intravenous administration of drugs whenever possible.

D.

Ensuring that a full assessment takes place no more than 30 minutes before giving a drug.

1 points