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 client asks what can be expected from the levodopa/carbidopa he is taking for treatment of Parkinson's. What is the best response by the nurse? 1. A cure can be expected within 6 months 2. Symptoms can be reduced and the ability to perform ADLs will be improved 3. Disease progression will be stopped 4. EPS will be prevented {Ans: Answer 2. Rationale: Phamarcotherapy does not cure or stop the disease process but does improve the patient's ability to perform ADLs such as eating, bathing, and walking. Options 1, 3, and 4 are incorrect. Drug therapy for PD does not cure or halt progression of the disease.}An early sign of levodopa toxicity is which of the following? 1. Orthostatic hypotension 2. Drooling 3.