N5 CNS depressants quiz

Lilley: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 4th Edition
Multiple Choice Review Questions Chapter 12
1.
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with an overdose of a benzodiazepine. The nurse immediately prepares to administer which of the following antidotes from the emergency drug cart?
A. naloxone (Narcan)
B. naltrexone (ReVia)
C. nalmefene (Revex)
D. flumazenil (Romazicon)

2.
Older adults who take long-acting sedatives or hypnotics are likely to experience:
A. Hallucinations
B. Ataxia
C. Alertness
D. Dyspnea

3.
Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a patient who has received a sedative-hypnotic agent?
A. Alteration in tissue perfusion
B. Fluid volume excess
C. Risk for injury
D. Risk for infection

4.
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with an overdose of a barbiturate. The nurse immediately prepares to administer which of the following from the emergency drug cart?
A. naloxone HCl (Narcan)
B. activated charcoal
C. flumazenil (Romazicon)
D. ipecac syrup

5.
During patient teaching, the nurse explains the difference between a sedative and hypnotic by stating:
A. “Sedatives are much stronger than hypnotic drugs and should only be used for short periods of ime.”
B. “Sedative drugs induce sleep, whereas hypnotic drugs induce a state of hypnosis.”
C. “Most drugs produce sedation at low doses and sleep (the hypnotic effect) at higher doses.”
D. “There really is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably.”

6.
The patient’s chart notes the administration of dantrolene (Dantrium) immediately postoperatively. The nurse suspects that the patient experienced:
A. Delirium tremens
B. Malignant hyperthermia
C. A tonic-clonic seizure
D. Respiratory arrest