Question 1

Which condition is an indication for a central nervous system (CNS)stimulant drug?

Accepted Answer

CNS stimulant drugs can be used as appetite suppressants (anorexiants)for appetite control.

Question 2

Ginkgo biloba is a natural health product that is used for treatment of which condition what purpose?

Accepted Answer

Ginkgo biloba is a natural health product used for improving memory.

Question 3

A 6-year-old boy has been started on methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin)for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).His mother tells the nurse that she has been giving the medication at bedtime so that it will be "in his system" when he goes to school the next morning.
Which is the nurse's best response to the patient's mother?

Accepted Answer

CNS stimulants should be taken 4 to 6 hours before bedtime to decrease insomnia.

Question 4

A 10-year-old boy has been on methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin)for almost 6 months.His mother reports that he seems to have stopped growing.
Which is the nurse's best answer to the patient's mother?

Accepted Answer

Methylphenidate hydrochloride may cause a temporary slowing of growth in prepubescent children.

Question 5

Which CNS stimulant is commonly used in conjunction with supportive measures to treat the respiratory depression that may occur in postoperative recovery?

Accepted Answer

Theophylline is an analeptic commonly used with supportive measures to hasten arousal and to treat respiratory depression associated with postoperative recovery,among other causes.

Question 6

Which CNS stimulant drug is used to treat acute migraines?

Accepted Answer

Zolmitriptan is a CNS stimulant that can be used to treat migraines.

Question 7

A 22-year-old nursing student has been taking Excedrin Extra-Strength tablets for the past few weeks to "make it through" the end of the semester and examination week.The feeling of being "exhausted" has brought the patient to the clinic today.Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Excedrin Extra-Strength is acetaminophen 500 mg with caffeine 65 mg,which is a CNS stimulant that can be used to increase mental alertness.Restlessness,anxiety,and insomnia are common adverse effects.

Question 8

A patient has a new prescription for orlistat as part of his treatment for weight loss.What important information should the nurse include when providing patient education about orlistat?

Accepted Answer

Orlistat (Xenical)works by binding to gastric and pancreatic enzymes called lipases.Blocking these enzymes reduces fat absorption by approximately 30%.Orlistat is not a CNS stimulant.It is used for patients with a BMI greater than 30.It is contraindicated in individuals with Crohn's disease.

Question 9

Before administering sumatriptan (Imitrex)to a patient for the treatment of a migraine headache,the nurse should assess for the presence of which condition?

Accepted Answer

Antimigraine medication is contraindicated in patients with peripheral vascular disease,coronary artery disease,sepsis,impaired renal or hepatic function,or severe hypertension.

Question 10

A 10-year-old will be started on methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin)therapy.What important baseline assessment should be done before therapy with this drug is started?

Accepted Answer

Assessment of baseline height and weight is important before beginning methylphenidate hydrochloride therapy because this drug may cause a temporary slowing of growth in prepubescent children.

Question 11

Caffeine should be used with caution in which patient?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine should be used with caution in patients who have a history of peptic ulcers or cardiac dysrhythmias or who have recently had a myocardial infarction.

Question 12

The nurse is evaluating a patient who is taking modafinil (Alertec).Which is an intended therapeutic effect?

Accepted Answer

Modafinil is given to treat narcolepsy.Therefore,an intended therapeutic effect is increased wakefulness.

Quiz 14: Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs

Which condition is an indication for a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant drug?

Ginkgo biloba is a natural health product that is used for treatment of which condition what purpose?

A 10-year-old boy has been on methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) for almost 6 months.His mother reports that he seems to have stopped growing. Which is the nurse's best answer to the patient's mother?

Which CNS stimulant is commonly used in conjunction with supportive measures to treat the respiratory depression that may occur in postoperative recovery?

Which CNS stimulant drug is used to treat acute migraines?

A 22-year-old nursing student has been taking Excedrin Extra-Strength tablets for the past few weeks to "make it through" the end of the semester and examination week.The feeling of being "exhausted" has brought the patient to the clinic today.Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate?

A patient has a new prescription for orlistat as part of his treatment for weight loss.What important information should the nurse include when providing patient education about orlistat?

Before administering sumatriptan (Imitrex) to a patient for the treatment of a migraine headache,the nurse should assess for the presence of which condition?

A 10-year-old will be started on methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) therapy.What important baseline assessment should be done before therapy with this drug is started?

Caffeine should be used with caution in which patient?

The nurse is evaluating a patient who is taking modafinil (Alertec) .Which is an intended therapeutic effect?