A 31-year-old woman who has multiple sclerosis (MS) asks the nurse about risks associated with pregnancy. Which response by the nurse is accurate?
a. MS symptoms may be worse after the pregnancy.
b. Women with MS frequently have premature labor.
c. MS is associated with an increased risk for congenital defects.
d. Symptoms of MS are likely to become worse during pregnancy.
Question 2When obtaining a health history and physical assessment for a 36-year-old female patient with possible multiple sclerosis (MS), the nurse should
a. assess for the presence of chest pain.
b. inquire about urinary tract problems.
c. inspect the skin for rashes or discoloration.
d. ask the patient about any increase in libido.
Question 3A patient has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for 2 years. Which action will the nurse take when evaluating for adverse effects of the medication?
a. Inspect the oral mucosa.
b. Listen to the lung sounds.
c. Auscultate the bowel tones.
d. Check pupil reaction to light.
Question 4A patient reports feeling numbness and tingling of the left arm before experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. The nurse determines that this history is consistent with what type of seizure?
a. Focal
b. Atonic
c. Absence
d. Myoclonic
Question 5A high school teacher who has just been diagnosed with epilepsy after having a generalized tonic-clonic seizure tells the nurse, I cannot teach anymore, it will be too upsetting if I have a seizure at work. Which response by the nurse is best?
a. You might benefit from some psychologic counseling.
b. Epilepsy usually can be well controlled with medications.
c. You will want to contact the Epilepsy Foundation for assistance.
d. The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation can help with work retraining.
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