Chapter 29 Antiparkinsonism Drugs

Chapter 29  Antiparkinsonism Drugs

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Parkinsonism may result from which of the following? Select all that apply:
A)
Drugs
B)
Stroke
C)
Myocardial infarction
D)
Encephalitis
E)
Epilepsy

2.
Which of the following are classified as dopaminergic drugs? Select all that apply:
A)
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
B)
Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
C)
Biperiden (Akineton)
D)
Carbidopa (Lodosyn)
E)
Benztropine (Cogentin)

3.
Which of the following are classified as catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor drugs? Select all that apply
A)
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
B)
Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
C)
Biperiden (Akineton)
D)
Entacapone (Comtan)
E)
Tolcapone (Tasmar)

4.
A nurse should review a client’s medical conditions prior to administering a carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) as its use is contraindicated in clients with which of the following? Select all that apply:
A)
Narrow angle glaucoma
B)
Renal disease
C)
Hepatic disease
D)
Diabetes
E)
Use of MAOI antidepressants

5.
A physician orders carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) for a client and the maximum daily dosage of carbidopa is 200 mg how many tablets can a client take if carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) is available in a 25 mg/250 mg tablet

6.
A physician orders amantadine (Symmetrel) 150 mg BID for drug induced EPS, if amantadine (Symmetrel) is available in a 50 mg/5 mL solution how many milliliters should the nurse prepare for one dose?

Answer Key

1.
A, D
2.
A, B, D
3.
D, E
4.
A, E
5.
8 tablets/day
6.
15 mL/day