Vital Signs Day 1:
Temperature 36.2 0 C (97.20 F) Respiratory rate 18/min
Heart rate 74/min
Blood pressure 1 1 8/68 mm Hg Sp02 96% on room air
Day 7:
Temperature 36.9 0 C (98.40 F) Heart rate 86/min
Respiratory rate 18/min Blood pressure 98/66 mm Hg Sp02 97% on room air
Provider Prescriptions Day 1:
Levodopa 250 mg/Carbidopa 25 mg 1 tablet daily Day
7:
Levodopa 250 mg/Carbidopa 25 mg 2 tablets daily
Which of the following statements should the nurse include when teaching the client about the prescribed medication? Select all that apply.
“Consumption of a high-protein meal can reduce the effectiveness of the medication”
"You can experience vivid nightmares."
"You may notice your urine becomes lighter in color."
"The medication can cause nausea, so take with a meal."
"This medication can make you light-headed if you stand up too quickly from a seated or lying position."
"You may initially notice an increase in involuntary movements."
Correct Answer : A,B,D,E,F
The medication causes a harmless discoloration or urine (Levodopa causes darkening of urine rather than lightening), high protein intake interferes with the availability of the medication in the CNS, The medication causes orthostatic hypotension and dizziness, The medication should be taken with a meal if nausea and vomiting occurs, Initially the medication can cause dyskinesia which should be reported, The medication also cause hallucinations and sleep disturbances
Nursing Test Bank
Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
The provider should be consulted as other oral alternative exist. It is important for the nurse to understand his or her role as a client’s advocate. In this, role, she should acknowledge the client’s concerns and address the issues without coercing or threatening the client.
A- This does not respect client’s autonomy
B- This statement is inappropriate as the nurse should not use threats to induce fear
C- This statement fails to appreciate the client’s concerns
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) block the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which is responsible for breaking down tyramine in the body. When taking MAOIs, consuming high-tyramine foods can cause tyramine levels to reach dangerous levels, leading to a serious spike in blood pressure. It's important to follow a low-tyramine diet while on MAOIs and for a few weeks after stopping the medication to prevent a hypertensive crisis. The interaction has no effect on bowel habits, or arousal/wakefulness
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