Exam #2 Question&answer

A health care profession is caring for a patient who is taking zolpidem (Ambien). The patient has a history of benzodiazepine abuse and reports insomnia. The health care professional caution the patient that the drug can cause: 1. Memory impairment 2. Hearing loss 3. Constipation 4. Joint pain {Ans: Answer 1. Rationale: Zolpidem, a non-benzodiazepine, can cause anterograde amnesia, or memory impairment, particularly an inability to recall activities patients carry out just before or during sleep.}The nurse discusses the disease process of MS with the client and caregiver. The client will begin taking glatiramer acetate (Copaxone), and the nurse is teaching the client about the drug. Which of the following points should be included? 1. drink extra fluids while this drug is given 2. local injection site irritation is a common effect 3. take the drug with plenty of water and remain in an upright position for at least 30 minutes 4. the drug causes a loss of vitamin C so include extra in the diet {Ans: Answer 2. Rationale: Glatiramer (Copaxone) is given by injection and often causes injection site irrigation. Options 1, 3, and 4 are incorrect. Extra fluids do not need to be included and