Deck 27: Medications That Affect the Nervous System

Question 1

When administering narcotic analgesics, the medication should be withheld if the respiratory rate is below:

A) 12
B) 14
C) 16
D) 20

Answer 1

12

Question 2

The generic name for Talwin is:

A) meperidine HCl
B) hydromorphone HCl
C) methadone HCl
D) pentazocine HCl

Answer 2

pentazocine HCl

Question 3

Natural and synthetic drugs that are derived from morphine are known as:

A) opiates
B) NSAIDs
C) opioids
D) antipyretics

Answer 3

opiates

Question 4

Long-term use of which drug has been found to cause ESRD and liver damage when combined with fasting?

A) ASA
B) morphine sulfate
C) meperidine
D) acetaminophen

Question 5

The usual adult dose of Demerol is:

A) 10-20 mg q4h
B) 5 mg q4h
C) 50-150 mg q3-4h
D) 500 mg q3-4h

Question 6

Drugs that are intended to cause sleep are called:

A) hypnotics
B) sedatives
C) opioids
D) opiates

Question 7

A study found that those who take 105-365 acetaminophen pills per year had a ____% increased risk of kidney failure.

A) 40
B) 50
C) 10
D) 100

Question 8

All of the following drugs have an anti-inflammatory effects except:

A) Motrin
B) Tylenol
C) Naprosyn
D) aspirin

Question 9

All of the following regarding the Standards for the Relief of Acute Pain and Cancer Pain are true except:

A) Acute pain and cancer pain are recognized and effectively treated.
B) Patients must communicate the presence and persistence of pain to health care staff.
C) Information about analgesics is not given to patients, as this may contribute to dependence.
D) Adherence to standards is monitored by an interdisciplinary committee.

Question 10

The duration of effect for most benzodiazepines is:

A) 2-3 hours
B) 15-40 minutes
C) 6-8 hours
D) 24 hours

Question 11

Adverse reactions to narcotic analgesics include all of the following except:

A) respiratory depression
B) circulatory depression
C) tachycardia
D) sedation

Question 12

Which of the following drugs contains a narcotic analgesic plus acetaminophen?

A) Darvon-N
B) Percodan
C) morphine
D) Demerol

Question 13

Which of the following drugs has a warning label advising of the increased risk of stomach bleeding when taken with alcohol?

A) morphine
B) Demerol
C) Tylenol
D) Motrin

Question 14

The usual adult dose of acetylsalicylic acid is:

A) 50-150 mg q3-4h
B) 650 mg q4h
C) 10-20 mg q4h
D) 2 mg q3-4h

Question 15

The usual adult dose of morphine sulfate is:

A) 50-150 mg q3-4h
B) 65 mg q4h
C) 1 mg q4h
D) 10-20 mg q4h

Question 16

A drug that is used to reverse the effects of opioids is:

A) naproxen
B) propoxyphene HCl
C) naloxone HCl
D) acetaminophen

Question 17

Antipyretic drugs are used to:

A) relieve pain
B) reduce fever
C) dilate the eyes
D) produce sedation

Question 18

The usual dose of Ativan is:

A) 2-4 mg at bedtime
B) 2 mg qid
C) 10 mg at bedtime
D) 40 mg bid

Question 19

Signs of barbiturate toxicity, respiratory dysfunction, or blood dyscrasias include all of the following except:

A) cyanosis of the lips
B) jaundice
C) respirations below 10/minute
D) hot, dry skin

Question 20

Avoid using Barbiturates for more than ____ days for insomnia.

A) 7
B) 10
C) 30
D) 2

Question 21

Patients taking levodopa may notice a red to black discoloration of urine.

Question 22

Phenergan and Tigan may be given orally, rectally, or by IM injection.

Question 23

Pyridoxine will increase the therapeutic effect of levodopa; therefore patients should be told to purchase pyridoxine-free vitamins.

Question 24

Because of diseases such as arthritis, pain is considered a normal part of the aging process.

Question 25

Fibrosis, a rare side effect that causes thickening or scarring of the membrane lining of body organs, has been reported with Parlodel use.

Question 26

Match each drug with its classification.
antiparkinsonian agent

A)Dramamine
B)Pilocar
C)benzocaine
D)Depakene
E)Exelon
F)Requip
G)Ambien
H)Motrin
I)Talwin

Question 27

The usual dose of amantadine HCl is 10-40 mg daily.

Question 28

Match each drug with its classification.
hypnotic

A)Dramamine
B)Pilocar
C)benzocaine
D)Depakene
E)Exelon
F)Requip
G)Ambien
H)Motrin
I)Talwin

Question 29

Lidocaine HCl is a commonly used general anesthetic.

Question 30

Match each drug with its classification.
anesthetic

A)Dramamine
B)Pilocar
C)benzocaine
D)Depakene
E)Exelon
F)Requip
G)Ambien
H)Motrin
I)Talwin

Question 31

The onset of action for most benzodiazepines is:

A) 15-40 minutes
B) 6-8 hours
C) 2-3 hours
D) 5-10 minutes

Question 32

Phenytoin sodium has been known to cause gingival hyperplasia and hirsutism.

Question 33

Match each drug with its classification.
anticonvulsant

A)Dramamine
B)Pilocar
C)benzocaine
D)Depakene
E)Exelon
F)Requip
G)Ambien
H)Motrin
I)Talwin

Question 34

Match each drug with its classification.
antiemetic

A)Dramamine
B)Pilocar
C)benzocaine
D)Depakene
E)Exelon
F)Requip
G)Ambien
H)Motrin
I)Talwin

Question 35

Abrupt discontinuation of antiparkinsonian agents may precipitate status epilepticus.

Question 36

Match each drug with its classification.
nonnarcotic analgesic

A)Dramamine
B)Pilocar
C)benzocaine
D)Depakene
E)Exelon
F)Requip
G)Ambien
H)Motrin
I)Talwin

Question 37

Aricept is a new drug that is used to cure Alzheimer's disease.

Question 38

Match each drug with its classification.
narcotic analgesic

A)Dramamine
B)Pilocar
C)benzocaine
D)Depakene
E)Exelon
F)Requip
G)Ambien
H)Motrin
I)Talwin

Question 39

Antipsychotic agents may be prescribed for aggressive behavior in Alzheimer's patients.

Question 40

Diamox is an oral diuretic that is used in the treatment of glaucoma.

Question 41

Match each drug with its classification.
miotic

A)Dramamine
B)Pilocar
C)benzocaine
D)Depakene
E)Exelon
F)Requip
G)Ambien
H)Motrin
I)Talwin

Question 42

Match each drug with its classification.
cholinesterase inhibitor

A)Dramamine
B)Pilocar
C)benzocaine
D)Depakene
E)Exelon
F)Requip
G)Ambien
H)Motrin
I)Talwin