Question 1

The client receives benztropine (Cogentin)and tells the nurse he is going on a Caribbean cruise.Which of the following would the nurse include in the patient teaching?

Accepted Answer

Benztropine (Cogentin) can cause photosensitivity, making the skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wearing a hat and sunglasses can help protect against sun exposure.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a class for caregivers of clients with Alzheimer's disease.The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the caregivers make which statement?

Accepted Answer

Drugs available for Alzheimer's disease can help manage symptoms for a period of time but do not stop the disease's progression. This statement indicates an understanding of the current treatment options' limitations and capabilities.

Question 3

The client takes an aspirin, a multivitamin, and an antihistamine every day.What is the best instruction by the nurse when the patient is prescribed levodopa (Larodopa)?

Accepted Answer

Multivitamins, especially those containing pyridoxine (vitamin B6), can reduce the effectiveness of levodopa by increasing its metabolism, unless the levodopa is combined with a dopa decarboxylase inhibitor.

Question 4

The nurse plans care for a client with Parkinson's disease.What will the best plan for the nurse include?

Accepted Answer

Parkinson's disease affects the ability to chew and eat.

Question 5

The client receives levodopa (Larodopa).The nurse has completed medication education, and determines that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa can cause gastrointestinal side effects such as constipation. Increasing fiber in the diet can help alleviate this side effect, indicating the client has understood the medication education.

Question 6

The nurse prepares to administer benztropine (Cogentin)to the client.The nurse holds the dose and notifies the physician based on which of the following assessment findings?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The client has Parkinson's disease, and develops depression.What education would the nurse provide to the client's family?

Accepted Answer

Depression is a common problem in individuals with Parkinson's disease due to the changes in brain chemistry and the challenges of living with a chronic illness.

Question 8

An elderly client is receiving levodopa (Larodopa).The nurse would be concerned primarily about which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Muscle twitching can be a sign of too much dopamine, indicating that the dose of levodopa might be too high, which is a concern for patients taking this medication.

Question 9

The client is prescribed tacrine (Cognex)as treatment for Alzheimer's disease.Which laboratory test would the nurse monitor?

Accepted Answer

Tacrine (Cognex) can cause hepatotoxicity, so monitoring liver function tests is essential to detect any liver damage early.

Quiz 25: Pharmacotherapy of Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System

The client receives benztropine (Cogentin) and tells the nurse he is going on a Caribbean cruise.Which of the following would the nurse include in the patient teaching?

The nurse is teaching a class for caregivers of clients with Alzheimer's disease.The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the caregivers make which statement?

The client takes an aspirin, a multivitamin, and an antihistamine every day.What is the best instruction by the nurse when the patient is prescribed levodopa (Larodopa) ?

The nurse plans care for a client with Parkinson's disease.What will the best plan for the nurse include?

The client receives levodopa (Larodopa) .The nurse has completed medication education, and determines that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?

The nurse prepares to administer benztropine (Cogentin) to the client.The nurse holds the dose and notifies the physician based on which of the following assessment findings?

The client has Parkinson's disease, and develops depression.What education would the nurse provide to the client's family?

An elderly client is receiving levodopa (Larodopa) .The nurse would be concerned primarily about which of the following?

The client is prescribed tacrine (Cognex) as treatment for Alzheimer's disease.Which laboratory test would the nurse monitor?