Which medication inhibits the pancreatic enzyme lipase?

Which condition does the nurse suspect if a patient presents with photophobia, nausea, vomiting, and unilateral headache?

Which symptom does the nurse expect to find in a patient with narcolepsy?

Which drug is indicated for the improvement of wakefulness in patients who have excessive daytime sleepiness?

Which is a clinical use of doxapram?

A patient is prescribed a caffeine (NoDoz) tablet. How much caffeine is in each tablet?

Which analeptic is contraindicated in newborns causing gasping syndrome?

Which is the primary action site for serotonin agonists?

Which class of drugs may be prescribed to promote weight reduction for a patient who is obese?

Which drug is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Which dose regimen of methylphenidate (Ritalin) would the nurse expect for a 6-year-old child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Which statement made by the patient indicates further teaching is needed about amphetamine medications?

A patient who has which condition is contraindicated for anorexiant therapy?

Which adverse effect may occur in an obese patient with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who has been prescribed phentermine and dexmethylphenidate?

Which potential adverse effect would the nurse include in the patient teaching regarding methylphenidate for narcolepsy?

Which sign or symptom supports a diagnosis of migraine headaches?

Which of the following would be a reason that the health care provider has replaced dexmethylphenidate with atomoxetine?

The nurse would recommend taking amphetamine aspartate for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 4 to 6 hours before bed to prevent which condition?

The nurse would monitor for which adverse effect in a patient who is receiving ergot alkaloid drugs for migraine headaches?

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect after administering phentermine?

Which side effect would the nurse monitor for in a patient taking analeptics?

Which reason would the health care provider discontinue phentermine for 2 weeks after reviewing a patient’s medical history?

Which drug is indicated as first-line abortive therapy for migraine headaches?

Which common adverse effect does the nurse anticipate in a patient after standard drug therapy for a throbbing, pulsating headache on one side of the head with aura?

Which statement by the nurse indicates understanding of the teaching about medication administration for patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Which information will a nurse give to the parents of a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who has been prescribed dexmethylphenidate?

Which combination of drugs will the nurse expect the provider to order for excessive daytime sleepiness and frequent severe migraines?

Which drug would the nurse expect to be prescribed for a patient who is obese, frequently hungry, and eats to satisfy hunger?

Which drug does the nurse expect to be prescribed for a patient that reports excessive daytime sleepiness and often falls asleep in the middle of activities?

A child has been taking methylphenidate for 2 months. The child’s parent tells the nurse, "Each time I go to get my child’s medication, the pharmacist asks me to get a new prescription. Why is this so?" Which answer will the nurse explain to the parent?

Which drug will the nurse expect to be prescribed for a patient with cholestasis, consuming a high-fat diet, and with a body mass index of 34?

A patient with migraine headaches has been prescribed a combination of acetaminophen, barbiturate, and caffeine. The patient tells the nurse, "I don’t think this drug is effective anymore, as I am not having as much pain relief as I had earlier." Which information will the nurse infer from this?

Which response is appropriate for a patient with insulin-dependent diabetes who asks how to effectively reduce weight?

In which way would the nurse respond to the worried parents of a 7-year-old child who is highly impulsive and has not been attentive in school for the last 2 months?

Which recommendation would the nurse provide to the parents who express concern about the addictive quality of stimulants prescribed to their child to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Based on the patient data, which additional therapy will the nurse expect to be included in the treatment plan for a patient prescribed phentermine? Patient Data: Body mass index of 28 Inactive lifestyle Prediabetes

A patient’s work schedule is changed from the night shift to the morning shift after 3 months. The patient tells the nurse, "I feel too sleepy in the morning hours, so I am unable to properly work in the office." Which medication will be prescribed to the patient?

Which intervention will the nurse advise an obese patient, who is taking phentermine and who complains of having a headache, to do?

Which drug did the nurse find in the patient’s prescription that would cause the recommendation of consuming carrots regularly?

Which intervention will the nurse encourage to reduce the gastrointestinal side effects of orlistat?

Which time of administration is optimal for the drug effectiveness of methylphenidate, Ritalin SR, prescribed to a school-age patient?

Which patient history indicates a high risk for a medication-related addiction?

In which way does caffeine help to ease neonatal apnea?

The use of analeptics would be contraindicated for individuals with which condition?

Which drug for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a noncontrolled central nervous system stimulant?

Which drug is contraindicated in a patient with a peptic ulcer and who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Which is an important adverse effect to monitor in a child that has been prescribed atomoxetine for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Which medication may be prescribed to minimize breathing difficulty in an infant with dyspnea who is treated with high-pressure mechanical ventilation and who develops bronchopulmonary dysplasia?

Which classification are the central nervous system (CNS) stimulant drugs that have a high potential for abuse and dependence?

Which assessment finding requires further consultation with the health care provider if the patient was prescribed sumatriptan 4 mg subcutaneous after presenting in the emergency department at 1600 for an unrelieved migraine?

Based on the assessment data, which complication is likely occurring in a patient at a clinic for headache management? Assessment Data Vital Signs: o Temperature 99.1° F (37.3° C) o Apical pulse at 98 beats per minute o Respirations 22 breaths per minute o Blood pressure 148/92 mmHg “I take ergotamine if the sumatriptan doesn’t work after two doses.” “The headache is less, but I feel restless and confused.” Prescribed Medication: Sumatriptan 50 mg orally, up to 200 mg a day, as needed for headache

Which outcome is expected from a patient in the post-anesthesia recovery unit who received doxapram?

Based on the patient data, which assessment is a priority before administrating medication to a patient prescribed benzphetamine 25 mg orally once a day? Patient Data: o Body mass index of 30 o Diabetes o Osteoarthritis

Which characteristic must be identified in the child’s behavior before central nervous system stimulants are indicated?