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Question 1 of 5

The symptoms of excessive stimulation of muscarinic receptors include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Abdominal cramps, diarrhea
B. Increased salivation, excessive bronchial secretion
C. Miosis, bradycardia
D. Weakness of all skeletal muscles

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Weakness of all skeletal muscles

Question 2 of 5

An older female adult patient who has been treated with clozapine (Clozaril) for 9 months calls to cancel a clinic appointment because of flulike symptoms, including a sore throat, fever, and tiredness. Which statement shows the best understanding regarding the management of the patient’s symptoms?

A. “I think you need to drink lots of juices and water and go to bed. Call me at the end of the week to reschedule your appointment.”
B. “I want you to please keep the appointment, and I will arrange for some blood work to be done while you are here.”
C. “It’s flu season all right. Get better soon, and call me to reschedule when you’re feeling better.”
D. “This may be something much more serious than the flu. Go to the hospital at once.”

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: “I want you to please keep the appointment, and I will arrange for some blood work to be done while you are here.”

Question 3 of 5

What client information does a nurse need to assess prior to initiating medication therapy with phenelzine (Nardil)?

A. The client’s understanding of the need for regular blood work
B. The client’s mood and affect score, using the facility’s mood scale
C. The client’s cognitive ability to understand information about the medication
D. The client’s access to a support network willing to participate in treatment

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The client’s understanding of the need for regular blood work

Question 4 of 5

Indication of vitamin D3 is:

A. Hypercalcemia
B. Paget's disease
C. Hypophosphatemia
D. Osteomalacia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Osteomalacia

Question 5 of 5

The client is being given nitroprusside to lower the blood pressure. The nurse explains to the client that the drug works how?

A. It blocks conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
B. It blocks the calcium channels in the blood vessels
C. It relaxes vascular smooth muscle
D. It blocks the sodium channels in the heart

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It relaxes vascular smooth muscle

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