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An older adult client is receiving a CNS stimulant. When assessing this client, the nurse integrates knowledge about an older adult client's increased sensitivity to the drug, closely monitoring the client for which of the following? Select all that apply.
- A. Anxiety
- B. Insomnia
- C. Bradycardia
- D. Confusion
- E. Hypotension
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A nurse caring for an older adult client receiving CNS stimulants should monitor the client closely for anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, and mental confusion because older clients are more sensitive to the adverse reactions of this group of drugs.
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A client taking a CNS stimulant may experience altered sleep patterns. Which of the following suggestions would be most helpful? Select all that apply.
- A. Administer the drug early in the day.
- B. Take frequent naps throughout the day.
- C. Avoid caffeine products.
- D. Stop taking the medication.
- E. Be active during the day.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: The nurse can instruct the client to administer the drug early in the day, avoid caffeine and other CNS stimulants, be active during the day, and not nap during the day to aid in sleep alteration caused by the use of a CNS stimulant.
A client has been prescribed an amphetamine as part of obesity treatment. Which of the following would the nurse document before initiating the prescribed regimen?
- A. Temperature
- B. Weight
- C. Blood glucose level
- D. Arterial blood gas results
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Before administering amphetamine as part of obesity treatment, the nurse should record the client's weight. There is no need to record the client's temperature or blood glucose level. Arterial blood gas results are reviewed when a CNS stimulant is prescribed for respiratory depression but not for obesity treatment.
After administering a CNS stimulant to a client being treated for respiratory depression, the nurse would continue to assess which of the following? Select all that apply.
- A. Blood pressure
- B. Pulse
- C. Respiratory rate
- D. Respiratory pattern
- E. Level of consciousness
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: The nurse's ongoing assessment of a client receiving a CNS stimulant for respiratory depression should include blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, depth, and pattern; and level of consciousness.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client. Which of the following conditions, if found, would the nurse identify as a condition in which CNS stimulants should be avoided? Select all that apply.
- A. Severe hypotension
- B. Hyperthyroidism
- C. Diabetes
- D. Cardiac disease
- E. Seasonal allergies
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: CNS stimulants should not be given to clients with cardiac disease, severe hypertension, or hyperthyroidism. Diabetes and seasonal allergies are not contraindications for use of CNS stimulants.
A nursing student is preparing a class presentation about CNS stimulants and their uses. After completing the presentation, the student determines that additional explanation is necessary when the class identifies which of the following as a CNS stimulant?
- A. Anorexiant
- B. Antiphetamine
- C. Antipsychotic
- D. Analeptic
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antipsychotics are not CNS stimulants. CNS stimulants include anorexiants, amphetamines, and analeptics.