NU641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology Final Exam With 100 Correct Answers
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NURS 6521
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NURS 6521
NU641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology Final Exam With 100% Correct Answers
Clonodine
Guanfacine
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders
Xanax
Although a patient sees a neurologist for the management of her partial seizures, why is it important to know he...
NU641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology Final Exam
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1). Clonodine
Ans: Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and nicotine withdrawal and post
therpautic neuralgia
2). Guanfacine
Ans: hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD
3). Ramelteon (rozerem)
Ans: Insomnia med that does not have inverse risk for patients engaging in activities
while somnolent with no memory of having taking pill
4). Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders
Ans: General diagnosis and following up to see if treatment goals are being met
5). Xanax
Ans: The benzodiazepine with the greatest likelihood of causing dependency s/t it has
a short half-life
6). Although a patient sees a neurologist for the management of her partial seizures, why is it
important to know her medication regimen?
Ans: There are many drug-drug interactions with anticonvulsants
7). Routine education for patient being treated with levetiracetam (keppra) for seizures
Ans: To not abruptly discontinue Keppra due to risk for withdrawal seizures
8). What advice you would give a woman who has been on depakote for seizure and wants to
get pregnant
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, Ans: Valproate is a known teratogen but may be taken after the first trimester if
necessary
9). Prior to starting antidepressants, the patient should have lab testing to rule out
Ans: hypothyroidism
10). Cholinergic blockers are used to:
Ans: Counteract the ERS effects of phenothiazines
Control tremors and relax smooth muscles in Parkinson's Disease
Inhibit the muscarinic action of Ach on bladder muscle
11). Memantine
Ans: A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease but is not an anticholinergic
12). Verapamil
Ans: Preventative therapy for cluster headache
13). Minocycline (po)
Ans:
14). When prescribing for migraines, patient education includes:
Ans: Stress reduction and regular sleep are integral to migraine treatment
15). Acetaminophen
Ans: Migraines in pregnancy may be safely treated with this
16). When are migraines considered cured?
Ans: There is no known cure
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