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Why an EEG is the go-to test for generalized seizuresWhich diagnostic test would be anticipated for a patient presenting with generalized seizures?Why hypnotics are distinct as sleep-inducing CNS depressants compared to sedatives, benzodiazepines, and barbituratesWhich CNS depressants cause sleep with a much more potent CNS effect than sedatives?

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What is a primary goal of antiepileptic drug therapy?
Which statement about a controlled-release carbidopa-levodopa prescription requires further education?
If a patient on baclofen reports excessive sedation and shallow breathing, what is the nurse's first action?
The nurse is caring for a client prescribed zolpidem, a hypnotic CNS depressant. At what time should the nurse plan to administer this medication to maximize its sleep-inducing effectiveness?
The nurse is caring for a client taking a muscle relaxant for the treatment of muscle spasms and pain. The nurse should assess for which side effect?
Phenobarbital is a long-acting barbiturate used to treat generalized tonic-clonic seizures and fever-induced convulsions.
Which statement best describes sedative-hypnotics?
Which of the following is a common side effect of methylphenidate when used for ADHD?
Which barbiturate pair is matched with its common use?
Which statement about methylphenidate is true?
Alprazolam is a(an) ______ ______ used for its ______ effects by reducing ______.
What is the wearing-off phenomenon related to Parkinson's disease?
Which substance should be avoided to prevent interaction with methylphenidate due to stimulant effects?
Valproic acid is contraindicated in which condition?
Neuronal activity that originates from both hemispheres is called
Which benzodiazepine is most commonly used for preoperative anxiety and moderate sedation?
Which medication listed for the patient is most likely to interact negatively with phenytoin?
How often should methylphenidate immediate-release be taken?
A treatment category for narcolepsy includes which type of medication?
Which of the following is a sign of phenytoin toxicity?
Methylphenidate is used cautiously in which child scenario?
Neuronal activity that causes full body contractions and then transitions to alternating contractions and relaxation
What medication was given intravenously to stop the seizures in the emergency department?
What is the general purpose of monitoring blood levels for antiepileptic drugs like carbamazepine?
Which medication is a directly acting skeletal muscle relaxant used to treat malignant hyperthermia?
Autoinduction yields which observation?
Which description best fits zolpidem?
Which of these is the reversal drug for muscle relaxant overdose?
Which drug is a direct-acting skeletal muscle relaxant?
Phentermine-topiramate is used for which purpose?
Which medication should be avoided with selegiline due to serious interaction risk?
A suvorexant prescription may result in which daytime effect?
Which of the following is NOT a function of muscle relaxants?
Carbamazepine therapeutic plasma level is within which range?
Naratriptan belongs to which class of migraine medications?
Which disorder is alprazolam commonly prescribed to treat?
Valproic acid is most commonly prescribed for which condition in patients without a history of seizures?
When monitoring a client taking a central nervous system depressant, which assessment should be prioritized?
What is the purpose of therapeutic drug monitoring in AED therapy?
Direct-acting dopamine receptor agonists are most effective in the __________ stages of Parkinson's disease.
Long-term baclofen therapy may involve an implantable pump device. What should be considered before initiating therapy?
Which client instruction is the priority when teaching about a newly prescribed antiepileptic drug?
A client on phenytoin has a very low albumin level. The phenytoin level is expected to be which?
Muscle relaxants are most effective when combined with what?
What is the typical onset for intermediate-acting benzodiazepines?
Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for when assessing a client on a CNS depressant?
Which medication is an MAO-B inhibitor used in Parkinson disease?
In a patient taking warfarin, which Parkinson's medication would be contraindicated?
What is the time frame in which valproic acid typically reaches peak plasma concentration?
If an adolescent on ADHD medication reports suicidal thoughts, what action is required?
Which medication requires caution for somnolence because the client can fall asleep during regular activities?
Benzodiazepines in pregnancy are contraindicated because they can cause CNS depression in the neonate and respiratory issues. Which outcome is associated with neonatal exposure to benzodiazepines?
Neuronal activity that originates from one hemisphere or location
Pentobarbital is a short-acting barbiturate. A patient receiving it may have a history of which condition?
Which statement about benztropine side effects is correct?
What is the goal of drug therapy in treating Parkinson's disease?
Nausea management when taking carbamazepine?
Which drug is an MAOI used in Parkinson's treatment?
Atomoxetine is used to treat ADHD. It is an example of which type of medication?
Alprazolam is administered ______.
Amantadine is described as which type of agent?
Which statement describes the action class of selegiline?
Cyclobenzaprine is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant. Its primary mechanism is to reduce muscle activity by acting on which system?
Which drugs can decrease benzodiazepine metabolism, increasing risk of toxicity?
For an older adult starting cyclobenzaprine, which assessment should be prioritized?
Which statement is correct about educating clients on antiparkinson medications?
Besides liver enzymes, which laboratory test should be monitored to assess hematologic effects during valproic acid therapy?
Phenytoin prevents seizures by blocking which channels from recovering from the inactivated state?
Which statement by the client indicates more teaching is needed after starting carbidopa-levodopa?
Which adverse effect is commonly monitored with atomoxetine in children?
Which statement about barbiturates is true?
In a client with Parkinson's disease prescribed a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, which therapeutic effect is expected?
Valproic acid levels are measured in which units?
Why is it important to try to control seizure activity with one drug therapy if possible?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an adverse effect of ropinirole?
Which statement about Rasagiline is true?
Which statement indicates more teaching is needed about carbamazepine?
Which statement indicates that more teaching is needed about phenytoin?
Which statement describes a contraindicated administration practice when giving IV diazepam for seizures?
Which medication is commonly used to treat narcolepsy?
Which medication is commonly used to treat dyskinesia related to Parkinson's disease therapy?
A patient reports GI upset after starting valproic acid. What is the best nursing response?
Which lifestyle modification helps manage the side effects of anticholinergic therapy?
Selegiline is given to __________ the needed dose of levodopa.
Spasmodic contractions of voluntary muscles throughout the body
Which condition, if present, may be a contraindication to sumatriptan therapy?
Parkinson's disease is the deficit of a __________ neurotransmitter.
Which muscle relaxant is commonly misused in combination with an opioid and a benzodiazepine, producing a heroin-like effect?
Which should be avoided while taking oral formulations of valproic acid?
When considering stopping an AED after seizure control is achieved, what is the recommended approach?
Autoinduction as which response?
A patient on carbidopa-levodopa and selegiline attending a party should avoid which item due to potential interaction?
Which condition is NOT an approved use for CNS stimulants?
Phenytoin is prescribed for which type of seizures?
Which statement correctly describes the overall interaction risk when combining muscle relaxants with other CNS depressants?
Which is a common side effect of cyclobenzaprine?
Selegiline is used alone or in conjunction with __________ in the early stages of the disease to help with symptom fluctuations.
Which side effects are associated with anticholinergic therapy?
Which drug is a non-stimulant option for ADHD?
Discharge instructions for cyclobenzaprine should include which statement?
Which of the following is a side effect commonly associated with phenytoin?
Which laboratory value should be monitored during phenytoin therapy?
Which medication is an intermediate-acting benzodiazepine used for its anxiolytic effects?
The half-life of carbamazepine is __________ hours.
Which lifestyle modification helps manage anticholinergic side effects?
Why is caffeine citrate given to a preterm infant after birth?
Which over-the-counter medication is contraindicated when taking valproic acid?
Which muscle relaxant is used to treat muscle spasms and can be used in an implantable pump device?
Carbamazepine blood levels are to monitor therapeutic effectiveness.
Carbidopa-levodopa is categorized as which type of therapy?
Which statement about alprazolam is true?
Which of the following is not a listed form of valproic acid?
Valproic acid liquid suspensions should be shaken prior to pouring.
Benzodiazepines are contraindicated in which condition?
What is a side effect of phenytoin?
For baclofen long-term therapy, which is an important consideration?
Valproic acid is indicated for which of the following seizure types?
With barbiturates, an interaction with anticoagulants often results in what effect?
Which statement regarding missed doses indicates a need for education?
Carbamazepine affects metabolism of other drugs using which enzyme system?
Phenobarbital therapeutic plasma level is within which range?
A patient recently discharged with a muscle relaxant for a muscle injury continues to have symptoms. What is the most likely reason?
Carbamazepine is prescribed for which type of seizures?
Which of the following is currently the more frequently prescribed group of sedative-hypnotic drugs?
The duration of action of ropinirole is 8 hours.
Nonbenzodiazepines act on the CNS in a manner that is very similar to benzodiazepines.
Discharge teaching for cyclobenzaprine should include which statement?
Which best describes alprazolam's primary use?
Carbamazepine is commonly prescribed for which type of seizures?
The client is receiving phenytoin via intravenous infusion. What should be carefully monitored?
In the early stages of Parkinson's, which medication is used alone or with carbidopa-levodopa to help with symptom fluctuations?
A patient taking dextroamphetamine reports starting St. John’s Wort; what is the concern?
When receiving carbamazepine therapy for seizures, blood levels are to monitor therapeutic effectiveness.
Carbamazepine is not usually used for which type of seizures?
Which is a contraindication for carbamazepine?
What are common side effects of valproic acid?
What is the therapeutic range for carbamazepine?
Long-term use can lead to harmful effects on sleep due to deprivation of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
Do not consume large amounts of tyramine-containing foods when taking which medication?
If a patient on a benzodiazepine reports using an MAOI for depression, what is the appropriate clinical action?
Which statement about ADHD medication timing to minimize sleep disturbance is true?
Which statement about alprazolam's effect on anxiety symptoms is accurate?
Phenytoin's therapeutic plasma level is within which range?
Which statement about the mechanism of action of the two muscle-relaxant subclasses is correct?
Diazepam is a long-acting benzodiazepine commonly used to treat which condition?
Which statement best describes Centrally-Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants?
How should methylphenidate be timed relative to meals for narcolepsy management?
For a client interested in losing weight, which medication is likely prescribed?
Phenytoin affects the metabolism of other drugs that utilize which enzyme system?
Which of the following should be monitored in clients taking valproic acid?
During the start of antiparkinson medication therapy, the client will most likely need assistance with __________.
CNS stimulants are contraindicated for clients with a history of which condition?
Bromocriptine nondopamine works by direct stimulation of dopamine receptors in the brain. What is its drug class?
Which category does Dantrolene belong to?
GABA is an __________ neurotransmitter. Glutamate (glutamic acid) is an __________.
In muscle relaxant overdose, what is the priority in management?
An 18-year-old with severe hypertension and altered consciousness after internet diet pills is most likely to have which complication?
Benztropine mesylate is used as adjunct pharmacotherapy to manage motor effects of Parkinson's disease. What class does it belong to?
A newborn in respiratory distress is likely to receive which medication?
A client who has been taking phenytoin has a repeat phenytoin level of 4 mcg/mL. What should the nurse do next?
Which side effect is associated with Rasagiline?
Which statement about barbiturates is true?
What is the therapeutic range for phenytoin in serum?
The nurse teaching a patient starting sumatriptan should include what information?
Rasagiline belongs to which drug category?
Barbiturates cause enzyme stimulation in the liver, leading to a shortened duration of many drugs.
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of carbamazepine?
Which statement about CNS depressants is accurate?
Which medication is NOT typically used to treat narcolepsy?
Phenytoin's effect on other drugs is mediated through which system?
Which statement correctly reflects benzodiazepine dependence management?
Seizures are treated with __________.
A client taking CNS depressants who uses kava for insomnia should be advised that kava __________?
When benzodiazepines are taken with other CNS depressants, the client is at risk for which outcome?
Before starting barbiturate therapy in a patient of childbearing potential, what precaution should be taken?
A patient states that their antiepileptic drug causes daytime fatigue. Which nurse's response is appropriate?
What unit is used to express the therapeutic serum concentration range for phenytoin?
Which combination is often used to extend levodopa's effect in Parkinson's disease therapy?
A pediatric client is on antiepileptic drug therapy. The caregiver reports the child has been lethargic, confused, and sleepy. What should the nurse do next?
How long may tremor improvement take after starting benztropine?
Central nervous system (CNS) depressants produce a calming effect by what action on the transmission of nerve impulses to the CNS?
Which of the following should be monitored with clients prescribed antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)?
Which class of medications is used to treat migraines?
Which class does alprazolam belong to?
Which of the following is an antiepileptic drug?
Valproic acid is prescribed for which type of seizures?
Which nursing action should be used to minimize the risks associated with this drug class?
Antiepileptics are used for the long-term maintenance treatment of what condition?
Carbamazepine __________ affect the metabolism of other drugs that utilize the cytochrome P450 enzyme system.
A pediatric patient starts methylphenidate for ADHD. What health-teaching statement is appropriate?
Co-administration of alprazolam and alcohol increases the risk of which adverse effect?
A patient taking cyclobenzaprine asks why they must not drink alcohol. Which statement best explains the reason?
Entacapone, taken with levodopa, is classified as which type of agent?
Which form of phenytoin is a liquid preparation?
Ropinirole is classified as which type of agent?
When administering phenytoin intravenously, which of the following should be monitored?
Which muscle relaxant causes marked sedation?
Which outcome is associated with neonatal exposure to benzodiazepines if used during pregnancy?
Benzodiazepines are most often used for which effect?
For an older adult on cyclobenzaprine, which assessment should be prioritized to mitigate a common adverse outcome?
Which substance is unsafe to combine with benzodiazepines due to additive CNS depression?
When administering alprazolam to a client with COPD, which is a concern?
Which discharge instruction is appropriate after starting selegiline?
Why is monitoring laboratory values needed for a patient taking phenytoin?
Which of the following is a side effect of carbamazepine?
Indirect-acting dopaminergic drugs, such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), enzymes' main purpose is the breakdown of __________.
The nurse caring for a client prescribed cyclobenzaprine should include which discharge instruction?
Which statement is true about a high plasma level of an AED?
Which medication on the patient's list is a diuretic?
Dextroamphetamine is used to treat which condition?
Dextroamphetamine is used to treat which condition among those listed?
Which statement best describes growth monitoring for children on stimulant therapy?
________ stimulates dopamine receptors in the brain.
Which teaching point should the nurse include when educating a client taking benztropine?
Compared with an overdose of other CNS depressants, muscle relaxant overdose requires:
Indirect-acting dopaminergic drugs, such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), are given to __________ the needed dose of levodopa.
Valproic acid is most effective in which phase of bipolar disorder?
Which other medication prescription on the client's medication list is most concerning to the nurse?
Which of the following is an adverse reaction of carbamazepine?
Which drug is a direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist?
Which term can act as either a sedative or a hypnotic depending on the dose and client responsiveness? In low doses, they calm the CNS without causing sleep. In high doses, they calm the CNS and cause sleep.
Which assessment finding with tolcapone is most concerning?
Phenobarbital is a long-acting barbiturate used to treat generalized tonic-clonic seizures and fever-induced convulsions, as well as the prevention of hyperbilirubinemia in neonates; it is no longer used as a sedative or hypnotic.
Barbiturates prescribed for seizures are best described as used for which indication?
Chewable tablets and capsules for phenytoin are not bioequivalent.
Which of the following is a Direct-Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxant?
Which medication is used to treat dyskinesia related to Parkinson's disease therapy?
Chronic, recurrent brain activity that causes seizures
Which scenario best illustrates the increased risk of dependence when benzodiazepines are used with other CNS depressants?
A post-anesthesia patient received diazepam for sedation. Family offers grapefruit juice. What is the priority nursing action?
Which statement about the relationship between albumin and phenytoin levels is true?
Pentobarbital and phenobarbital help treat insomnia, withdrawal symptoms, and control status epilepticus.
Which sign indicates CNS depressant toxicity requiring prompt assessment?
In AED management, which statement best reflects the effect of consistent dosing?
Which statement correctly describes a seizure type treated by valproic acid?
Nicotine's effect on alprazolam can lead to reduced efficacy because it increases metabolism.
A client's plasma level of an antiepileptic drug (AED) is very high. The client is at risk for what?
Regarding benzodiazepine use in pregnancy and lactation, which statement is true?
A client is prescribed benztropine. Which statement best reflects the expected onset of tremor improvement?
What is the therapeutic level within the range for valproic acid?
Which statement describes zolpidem?
Which is a priority teaching consideration when initiating methylphenidate for narcolepsy?
Carbamazepine prevents neuron excitation by blocking which channels from recovering from which state?
Indications for muscle relaxants and other CNS depressants differ in what way?
Which statement about barbiturate overdose is true?
Which statement indicates that more teaching is needed about valproic acid?
Which food item should be avoided with carbamazepine?
Which laboratory parameter should be monitored to assess hepatic function in patients taking valproic acid?
Brief events of abnormal electrical activity in nerve cells of the brain
Which of the following is NOT a typical side effect listed for valproic acid?
CNS depressants work by which mechanism?
Muscle relaxants are indicated for use in which condition?
Which condition is a contraindication of phenytoin?
A client taking alprazolam should avoid which beverage due to an interaction that increases drug levels?
Besides modafinil, which medication is commonly used to treat narcolepsy?
Which statement indicates a need for education regarding alcohol use with antiparkinson medication?
Which medication is used to treat Parkinson disease tremor via anticholinergic mechanism?
Valproic acid is indicated for generalized seizures.
Theophylline is clinically indicated for which condition?
To reduce the risk of falls in a patient taking a CNS depressant, which action should the nurse recommend?
Safety of a drug is determined by the degree between which two dose thresholds?
Which imaging study is used to assess brain structure in seizure workup?
Liquid phenytoin suspensions should be shaken prior to pouring.
Which of the following is a sign of carbamazepine toxicity?
Which of the following actions is an effect of antiepileptic medications that helps reduce seizure activity?
There are two subclasses of muscle relaxants; their mechanism of action is:
During an intermittent IV infusion of phenytoin, the patient reports burning at the infusion site. What is the priority nursing action?
Which subclass of CNS depressants inhibits nerve impulses by acting on the brainstem and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, resulting in inhibition of nerve impulses in the cerebral cortex?
For a patient on a barbiturate, the nurse should check lab results to ensure the patient __________?
Which substance has central nervous system (CNS) depressive effects and should be used with caution in clients taking alprazolam?
Which IV-form muscle relaxant is used to treat skeletal muscle spasms caused by malignant hyperthermia?
A client arrives in the emergency department with confusion, restlessness, and increased muscle spasms after taking cyclobenzaprine previously. What is the most likely explanation?
Which statement correctly identifies an anticholinergic medication used for Parkinson's disease?
Valproic acid is used for bipolar disorder in which phase is most effective?
In the management of Parkinson's disease, what is the main function of MAOIs?
Which adverse effect is most likely with a CNS stimulant in a patient with narcolepsy?
Which symptom should be reported when starting selegiline?
CNS stimulants are approved for treating which condition?
Which statement reflects appropriate dosing timing to minimize sleep interference for ADHD medications?
Which statement indicates more education is needed?
What is the best action when meperidine is prescribed to a patient taking amphetamine/dextroamphetamine?
Which statement about drug interactions is true?
The best nurse response to nausea is to tell the patient to:
Which laboratory test would be expected to monitor potential hepatic injury for anticonvulsant therapy?
What is the therapeutic range for valproic acid?
Which of the following is a possible side effect of valproic acid?
Methylphenidate used to treat ADHD is what type of medication?
Phenytoin is available in which forms?
Valproic acid therapeutic plasma level is within which range?
Muscle relaxants are categorized by what characteristic?
A client demonstrates signs of malignant hyperthermia after anesthesia; which nursing action demonstrates understanding of the prescribed treatment?
Which medication is used to treat obstructive sleep apnea?
The therapeutic effect of muscle relaxants can be assessed by the client's:
Which of the following is an adverse reaction of valproic acid?
Carbamazepine is classified as which chemical class?
Which condition is commonly treated with muscle relaxants?
In older adults, a benzodiazepine is most associated with which safety concern?
Most muscle relaxants work on the central nervous system. Which of the following is an effect on muscles?
Orlistat is associated with which adverse effect?
The nurse assessing a client prescribed a muscle relaxant should document which of the following as part of the initial assessment?
How should phenytoin be administered intravenously to minimize adverse effects?
Before starting a new medication for a patient taking methylphenidate for narcolepsy, what should the nurse advise?
Which statement about newborn exposure to benzodiazepines is true?
An overdose of barbiturates typically leads to what outcome?
What is a mechanism of direct-acting skeletal muscle relaxants such as Dantrolene?
What should discharge instructions include for a patient starting selegiline?
What is the black box warning for all clients prescribed antiepileptic drugs?
Which of the following should be monitored for pancreatitis in patients taking valproic acid?
For a patient taking a barbiturate, which teaching statement is correct regarding interactions with other substances?
Valproic acid has a __________ affinity for blood plasma protein.
How might the dosage of alprazolam be adjusted in an older adult client and why?
Dantrolene acts to reduce which of the following in malignant hyperthermia?
Discharge instructions for a benzodiazepine should include guidance to avoid which activity?
Which mechanism best describes how valproic acid contributes to seizure control?
Flumazenil is the antidote to benzodiazepines because it antagonizes which receptor?
Which manifestation should the family notify the healthcare provider immediately?
Pentobarbital is a short-acting barbiturate now used for preoperative anxiety and to produce sedative effects.
Which of the following is an antiepileptic drug?
A patient reports a skin rash while taking phenytoin. What is an appropriate nurse response?
Phenytoin is classified as a(n) __________.
Carbamazepine is prescribed for which seizures?
Which adverse effect is commonly seen with CNS-acting muscle relaxants?
Combining muscle relaxants with other CNS depressants can increase the risk of adverse effects or overdose. This risk is associated with:
A nurse caring for a client taking dantrolene for malignant hyperthermia after a recent surgery should evaluate which assessment item to determine therapeutic effect?
Which CNS depressant produces a sense of calm and reduces nervousness, excitability, and irritability without causing sleep unless given at a large enough dose?
Selegiline is used with levodopa to reduce the dosage needed for symptom control. Adverse effects appear with doses greater than 10 mg. What type of inhibitor is it?
Which of the following is considered an adverse effect of phenytoin?
Which drug has become a commonly misused muscle relaxant, especially when combined with opioids and benzodiazepines?
Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a client receiving an anorexiant?
Which daily activity is most likely to require assistance during the early phase of antiparkinson medication therapy?
Which drug is in the Centrally-Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants category?
Which adverse effects would you monitor closely for in a patient taking atomoxetine?
Benzodiazepines carry a black box warning regarding what?
A nurse assessing a patient on CNS depressants will monitor for CNS depression symptoms such as __________?
Doxapram is classified as which type of medication?
Which of the following is an antiepileptic drug?
Valproic acid is available in several forms. Which form is used for intravenous administration?
Which statement describes the interaction between methylphenidate and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)?
Which medication will affect the activity of any drug utilizing the cytochrome p450 enzyme system?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for alprazolam?
Which finding during assessment would be most concerning for a patient receiving phenytoin?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of fosphenytoin over phenytoin?
Which nursing diagnoses may be appropriate for a client receiving an anorexiant for obesity treatment?

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