NUR2724 | NUR 2474
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 |
CORRECTLY ANSWERED AND
GRADED A+ | RASMUSSEN
What are some of the effects of the anticholinergic drugs
- correct answer - - can't see,
- can't spit,
- can't pee,
- can't poop
What do cholinesterase inhibitors interact with?
- correct answer - - patients who have asthma- drug use can cause
bronchoconstriction, will be
Worse with patients who have asthma
What is interferon beta used for?
- correct answer - - ms exacerbations
How does interferon beta work?
,- correct answer - - suppresses wbc and leukocytes in the immune
system
What are side effects from the use of interferon beta
- correct answer - - flu like symptoms- fever,
- chills,
- ha,
- body aches.
- hepatotoxicity,
- myelosuppression,
- injection site reactions,
- depression,
- suicidal thoughts
What are some things we should teach while using interferon beta?
- correct answer - - they may have flu like symptoms but not the flu- if
they have them can use ibuprofen or acetaminophen, rotate injection
sites, if pain itchy or redness, they can take diphenhydramine
What is oxcarbazepine used for?
- correct answer - - anti seizures
,What can oxcarbazepine cause that is significant?
- correct answer - - hyponatremia
What is the importance about the interaction between oxcarbazepine
and diuretics?
- correct answer - - the patient will lose more sodium and water, dropping
their sodium level even more than the drug will (additive effect)
What is lamotrigdine used for?
- correct answer - - anti seizures and bipolar disorder
What are the side effects of lamotrigdine?
- correct answer - - dizziness, double and blurry vision, n,v, steven
johnson's syndrome, aseptic meningitis, risk for suicide
Explain what stevens johnson's syndrome is
- correct answer - - full body rash caused by the medication, can be fatal
if not treated.
What is an important assessment we must do when the patient use
lamotrigdine?
- correct answer - - skin assessment
, What is baclofen used for?
- correct answer - - treats muscles spasms associated with ms, sci, cp- it
suppresses the resistance to passive movement
What are side effects of baclofen?
- correct answer - - cns depressant effection,
- gi effect,
- urinary retention
Is there an antidote to baclofen use?
- correct answer - - no
What should we do when discontinuing baclofen?
- correct answer - - withdraw the medication over 1-2 weeks, if too fast,
the patient is at risk for rhabdomyolysis
Lisdexafetamine is an ______________
- correct answer - - amphetamine
What is lisdexafetamine used for?
- correct answer - - adhd and increased focus and attention (stimulant)
