What statement by the client who has been prescribed a combination contraceptive several months ago indicates to the NP, a need for health education?

Assignment Question

Answer the following questions with rationales. Reference ( ebook) is also provided.

1. A patient with mild symptoms of AD is prescribed donepezil [Aricept]. Which statement made by the patient indicates the need for further teaching? A.”The drug will improve transmission by neurons in my brain.” B.”I may experience an upset stomach while taking this drug.” C.”I will take the drug every night at bedtime with a snack.” D.”The drug will stop damage to the neurons in my brain.”

2. The nurse practitioner is assessing an older adult client. Which finding should cause the nurse to suspect the client has Parkinson disease (PD)? (Select all that apply.) A. The client has hand tremors at rest. B. The client does not remember what he ate for breakfast. C. The client’s blood pressure increases when the client stands up. D. The client has a slurred speech. E. The client’s facial expression shows no emotion.

3. An FNP is providing teaching to a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse practitioner provide? A. Phenytoin turns urine blue B. Avoid flossing the teeth to prevent gum irritation C. Take and antacid with medication if indigestion occurs C. Alcohol increases the chance of phenytoin toxicity

4. Which drugs are used to prevent migraine headaches? Select all that apply. A. Divalproex [Depakote] B. Amitriptyline [Elavil] C. Timolol D. Ergotamine [Ergomar] E. Acebutolol

5. What statement by the client who has been prescribed a combination contraceptive several months ago indicates to the NP, a need for health education? A. ”I’ve been checking my blood pressure at the drug store from time to time since I started on the pill.” B. ”I’ve learned that the pill is almost 100% effective if you take it on schedule.” C. ”It’s good to know that the pill protects against some sexually transmitted infections.” D. ”My friend says she takes the pill for problems with her period, not to avoid getting pregnant.”

Reference: Rosenthal, L. & Burchum, J. (2021). Lehne’s pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd ed.). Elsevier.