1. Alprazolam is contraindicated in patients with . A. a psychotic disorder B. congestive heart failure C. diabetes D. hypertension 2. The three types of psychotherapeutic drugs include . A. antianxiety drugs, tranquilizers, and anxiolytics B. antidepressants, psychotropic drugs, and anticonvulsants C. antipsychotic drugs, benzodiazepines, and tranquilizers D. antianxiety drugs, antidepressants, and antipsychotic drugs 3. Which antianxiety drug must be taken regularly and is not effective on a PRN basis? b asis? A. lorazepam B. buspirone C. oxazepam D. hydroxyzine 4. The benzodiazepines are pregnancy category drugs that should not be taken while lactating because the infant may . A. B; seizure B. C; develop the floppy infant syndrome C. D; become lethargic and lose weight D. X; become hypoglycemic Antidepressant Drugs 1. When administering an antidepressant to a patient contemplating suicide, it is most important for the nurse to . A. have the patient remain upright for at least 30 minutes after taking the antidepressant B. assess the patient in 30 minutes for a therapeutic response to the drug C. monitor the patient for an occipital headache D. inspect the patient’s oral cavity to be sure the drug was swallowed 2. Which of the following adverse reactions would the nurse expect to find in a patient taking amitriptyline? A. constipation and abdominal cramps B. bradycardia and double vision C. sedation and dry mouth D. polyuria and hypotension
3. The nurse instructs the patient taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor not to eat foods containing . A. glutamine B. sugar C. tyramine D. large amounts of iron 4. Which of the following antidepressants would be most likely to cause the patient to have a seizure? A. amitriptyline B. bupropion C. sertraline D. venlafaxine 1. A patient taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for schizophrenia is also prescribed the antiparkinson drug benztropine. What is the best explanation for adding an antiparkinson drug to the drug regimen? A. Antiparkinson drugs prevent symptoms of tardive diskinesia, such as involuntary movements of the face and tongue. B. Antiparkinson drugs promote the effects of chlorpromazine. C. Antiparkinson drugs are given to reduce the possibility of symptoms such as fine tremors, muscle rigidity, and slow movement. D. Antiparkinson drugs help to decrease hallucinations and delusions in patients with schizophrenia. 2. Which of the following reactions would the nurse expect to see in a patient experiencing tardive dyskinesia? A. Muscle rigidity, dry mouth, insomnia B. Rhythmic, involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth, or jaw C. Muscle weakness, paralysis of the eyelids, diarrhea D. Dyspnea, somnolence, muscle spasms 3. Which of the following symptoms would indicate to the nurse that a patient taking lithium is experiencing toxicity? A. Constipation, abdominal cramps, rash B. Stupor, oliguria, hypertension C. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea D. Dry mouth, blurred b lurred vision, difficulty swallowing
4. In giving discharge instructions to a patient taking lithium the nurse stresses that the patient should . A. eat a diet high in carbohydrates and low in proteins B. increase oral fluid intake to approximately 3000 mL/day C. have blood drawn before each dose of lithium is administered D. avoid eating foods high in amines
1. The most serious adverse reactions seen with levodopa include . A. choreiform and dystonic movements B. depression C. suicidal tendencies D. paranoia 2. Elderly patients prescribed one of the dopamine receptor agonists are monitored closely for which of the following adverse reactions? A. occipital headache B. hallucinations C. paralytic ileus D. cardiac arrhythmias 3. When taking an anticholinergic drug for parkinsonism, the patient would mostly experience which of the following adverse reactions? A. constipation, urinary frequency B. muscle spasm, convulsions C. diarrhea, hypertension D. dry mouth, dizziness 4. The patient taking tolcapone for Parkinson’s disease is monitored monitored closely for . A. kidney dysfunction B. liver dysfunction C. agranulocytosis D. the development of an autoimmune disease
