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ADVANCED CONCEPTSWhich assessment is most important to measure or perform before administering the first dose of amitriptyline to a patient?

A patient is prescribed donepezil for Alzheimer’s Disease.  Which is the most important nursing assessment to perform after administering this medication?

A patient with a seizure disorder tells the nurse that he is preparing to participate in a marathon run.  Which is the most important point to teach the patient at this time?

A nurse is administering eszopiclone to a patient before bedtime.  Which response made by the patient would indicate further teaching by the nurse?

What are the goals of treatment for Parkinson’s disease? (Select All That Apply)

ADVANCED CONCEPTS For which adverse effect should you monitor in a patient with Parkinson’s disease after administering ropinirole?

Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for in a patient taking ropinirole?

A patient with a seizure disorder asks the nurse why he always sees bright spots before experiencing a seizure.  Which is the nurse’s best response?

A patient is having a prolonged seizure lasting more than 30 minutes.  Which medication should the nurse be prepared to administer?

Based on the electron dot formula, predict the electron pair geometry and molecular shape of the phosphorus triiodide molecule,  PI3 (P being the central atom).