Question

question 9 of 10
a client taking modafinil (provigil), for narcolepsy has recently needed an increased dosage. at
a follow-up visit, the client is combative, confused, and has a low-grade fever. the nurse knows
that this clinical presentation is most likely which?

signs of toxicity from the medication
a result of a concomitant infection
normal side effects of taking cns stimulants
unrelated to taking this medication

Explanation:

Modafinil is a CNS stimulant. Its toxicity can present with neurological symptoms (confusion, combativeness) and low-grade fever. The client's increased dosage prior to these symptoms points to medication toxicity rather than a normal side effect, unrelated issue, or concurrent infection, as the timing and symptom cluster align with toxic reaction to the adjusted dose.

Answer:

Signs of toxicity from the medication