2024 PHARMACOLOGY GALEN
EXAM 1 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
characteristics of EPS - CORRECT-ANSWERSakathisia, dystonia,
parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia
Akathisia - CORRECT-ANSWERSrestlessness
Dystonia - CORRECT-ANSWERSabnormal muscle tone
Parkinsonism - CORRECT-ANSWERSHaving tremor, muscle rigidity, stooped
posture, and a shuffling gait.
tardive dyskinesia - CORRECT-ANSWERSinvoluntary movements of the facial
muscles, tongue, and limbs; a possible neurotoxic side effect of long-term
use of antipsychotic drugs that target certain dopamine receptors
SSRI when it starts working - CORRECT-ANSWERStakes up to 4 weeks
Concerns of SSRIs: - CORRECT-ANSWERSsuicidal and homicidal ideation bc
effects not taking effect fast enough
anticonvulsant drugs - CORRECT-ANSWERSdrugs used to treat epilepsy by
mimicking gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitters and
inhibiting nerve impulses
when do you take vancomycin - CORRECT-ANSWERSchecking 30 min as soon
as administered
folic acid - CORRECT-ANSWERShelps prevent birth defects of the brain and
spinal cord
anticonvulsant and folic acid - CORRECT-ANSWERSanticonvulsant may inhibit
folic acid synthesis
if patient is taking phenytoin they need to consume a lot of which vitamin? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSfolic acid
what do you have to take care of with phenytoin? - CORRECT-ANSWERSoral
care because of gingival enlargement
amitryptaline side effects - CORRECT-ANSWERSurinary retention
orthostatic hypotension = call light, get up slowly
what are meds you will use for gout? - CORRECT-ANSWERSallopurinol
gout : what's wrong? - CORRECT-ANSWERSbuild up of uric acid in liver and
kidneys
for maintenance gout? - CORRECT-ANSWERSallopurinol
what do you have to monitor for gout? - CORRECT-ANSWERSlabs
bun and creatinine, I and O, urine specific gravity : kidney
AST, ALP, ALT, GGT: liver
Sumatriptan; do you take every day for migraines? - CORRECT-ANSWERSno,
only PRN ; take then you get the aura or migraine
what do you take acetaminophen for? - CORRECT-ANSWERSfor pain and
fevers
recommended max dose of acetaminophen? - CORRECT-ANSWERS4g
what are some interventions for patient to not use too much
acetaminophen? - CORRECT-ANSWERSmonitor meds that may contain
acetaminophen or cycle other pain meds that do not contain acetaminophen
How does sumatriptan work? - CORRECT-ANSWERScauses vasoconstriction
of cranial arteries
what patient population do you NOT want to give sumatriptans ? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSheart disease and hypertensive patients
celecoxib ; when do you want to give this med? - CORRECT-ANSWERS
celecoxib ; be aware of before giving: - CORRECT-ANSWERSGI problems bc
clotting
Do we give aspirin to children? - CORRECT-ANSWERSno because Reyes
syndrome
What is Reye's syndrome? - CORRECT-ANSWERSmedical emergency; A rare
syndrome of rapid liver degeneration and encephalitis in children treated
with aspirin during a viral infection
, S/S of Reye's Syndrome - CORRECT-ANSWERSSevere and continual vomiting,
changes in mental status, lethargy, irritability, confusion, and hyperreflexia
how to educate patient on celecoxib before taking? - CORRECT-
ANSWERStake with food
risk factors of epidural - CORRECT-ANSWERSspinal fluid
headache
menigitis
hemorrhages = hypovolemia = low BP (may be first sign)
epidural; leaking fluid, what do you use? - CORRECT-ANSWERSblood patch
Injectable NSAID, is the onset fast or slow? - CORRECT-ANSWERSrapid
what are NSAIDs given for? - CORRECT-ANSWERSinflammation, pain, fevers
Patient cannot OD themselves on PCA, why? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSparameters are set
what are s/s of OD? - CORRECT-ANSWERSnon responsive
cyanosis
what would you give to reverse OD - CORRECT-ANSWERSnaloxone
what would give along with naloxone for pain? - CORRECT-ANSWERSremind
prescriber that they need something for the pain after administer naloxone
what happens if too much acetaminophen? - CORRECT-ANSWERStoxicity ;
patient can die
what meds should we give for rapid/minor procedure? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSmidazolan
Midazolan; problems that could occur - CORRECT-ANSWERSsevere cns
depression ; lungs and heart
pharmacodynamics - CORRECT-ANSWERSwhat the drug does to the body
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