A client is prescribed a medication that will inhibit the function of the reticular activating system. What will the nurse assess as effects of this medication?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Drowsiness
2. Sleeping
3. Alertness
4. Dilated pupils
5. Elevated blood pressure
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: Drugs that inhibit the reticular activating system will cause general drowsiness.
Rationale 2: Drugs that inhibit the reticular activating system will cause sleep.
Rationale 3: Drugs that inhibit the reticular activating system will not cause alertness.
Rationale 4: Drugs that inhibit the reticular activating system will not cause dilated pupils.
Rationale 5: Drugs that inhibit the reticular activating system will not cause elevated blood pressure.
Global Rationale: Drugs that inhibit the reticular activating system will cause general drowsiness and sleep. Drugs that inhibit the reticular activating system will not cause alertness, dilated pupils, or elevated blood pressure.
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