A client with depression and a sleep disorder is prescribed a central nervous system medication. The nurse will expect to assess which effects of this medication in the client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Improved mood
2. Improved sleep pattern
3. Activation of the fight-or-flight response
4. Onset of seizures
5. Increased pain levels
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: An improved mood is an effect of some central nervous system medications.
Rationale 2: An improvement in sleep patterns is an effect of some central nervous system medications.
Rationale 3: Activation of the fight-or-flight response is not an effect of central nervous system medications.
Rationale 4: Some central nervous system medications control rather than cause the onset of seizures.
Rationale 5: Some central nervous system medications control, not increase, pain.
Global Rationale: An improved mood and improvement of sleep patterns are the effects of some central nervous system medications. Activation of the fight-or-flight response is not an effect of central nervous system medications. Some central nervous system medications control rather than cause the onset of seizures. Some central nervous system medications control, not increase, pain.
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