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While rational drug selection is based on the individual patient the aspect of rational drug selection addressing disease-specific information by a national medical or nursing organization is A. a guideline. B. cost. C. availability. D. patient hepatic and renal function. A. a guideline ...

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NUR 635 Pharm Final Exam Questions and Answers
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While rational drug selection is based on the individual patient the aspect of
rational drug selection addressing disease-specific information by a national
medical or nursing organization is


A. a guideline.
B. cost.
C. availability.
D. patient hepatic and renal function.
A. a guideline




Drugs that alter synaptic transmission are much more selective than those that
alter axonal conduction, why is this?
a drug that affects the axonal conduction - non-selective effect.
Drugs that alter synaptic transmission - very selective because of the differences
in synapses and their specific neurotransmitters




What is phenytoin used for?
Seizures




What should you monitor for with phenytoin?

,Delayed hypersensitivity - even 1 month later




What is carbamazepine used for?
Seizures




What may cause carbamazepine levels to drop despite no other change? What to
do?
Autometabolization of drug. Increase dose.




What is the black box warning for carbamazepine?
Steven-Johnson Syndrome & TENS




Monitoring for carbamazepine, and how often?
CBC, 3-4 times a year




What population is most at risk for Steven-Johnson syndrome & TENS when
taking carbamazepine?
Asian patients

, Main class of medication for depression?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)




What to watch for with SSRIs?
Other medications that can cause serotonin syndrome




What is lamictal used for?
Seizures




Patient on lamictal has fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes. What are we concerned
for?
Hypersensitivity in lamictal can lead to MODS




Patient on lamictal wants birth control. What do we need to change?
Increase lamictal dose.




When will pt notice improvement after starting an SSRI?
4 weeks later

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