Pharmacology Worksheet Questions With Answers.1. Which statement is the scientific rationale for the combination drug carbidopa/levodopa
prescribed to a client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease?
a. The carbidopa delay
...
Pharmacology Worksheet Questions With Answers.1. Which statement is the scientific rationale for the combination drug carbidopa/levodopa
prescribed to a client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease?
a. The carbidopa delays the breakdown of the levodopa in the periphery so more dopamine
gets to the brain
b. Thedicat ion is less expensive when combined, so it is more affordable to clients on a fixed
income
c. The carbidopa breaks down in the periphery and causes vasoconstriction of the blood
vessels
d. Carbidopa increases the action of levodopa on the renal arteries, increasing renal perfusion.
2. The client with increased intracranial pressure is receiving mannitol. Which intervention should
the nurse implement to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication?
a. Monitor the client’s vital signs
b. Maintain strict intake and output
c. Assess the client’s neurological status
d. Check the client’s serum osmolality level
3. A patient is going to take their first does of immediate-release gabapentin. What is the best way
to take it?
a. Early in the morning before going to work
b. Right before going to bed
c. Must be taken with a full meal
d. Taken with an antacid to reduce adverse effects
4. The client who has been prescribed phenytoin for epilepsy calls the clinic and reports a measleslike rash. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
a. Instruct the client to come to the clinic immediately
b. Determine if the client is drinking grapefruit juice
c. Encourage the client to apply a hydrocortisone cream to the rash
d. Explain that this is a common side effect of this medication
[Show More]
.png)
.png)
