SCRN Medications Questions with complete solution 2024

SCRN Medications Questions with complete solution 2024 Medications used for smoking cessation - correct answer Bupropion (zyban) Varenicline (Chantix) What medications are used to maintain the blood pressure parameter 185/110 prior to tPA administration? - correct answer 1) Labetalol 10-20mg IV over 1-2 minutes 2) Nicardipine 5mg/hr IV, titrate up by 2.5mg/hr to max of 15mg/hr What medication is administered for the management of vasospasm? - correct answer Nimodipine (Nimotop) Calcium channel blocker Admin orally 60mg every 4 hours for 21 days What is the primary prevention of ischemic stroke? - correct answer Aspirin 81mg What are the actions of antiplatelets? - correct answer Decrease platelet aggregation 1) COX inhibition to decrease production of thromboxane 2) Antagonizes P2Y12 component of adenosine diophosphate (ADP) receptor 3)PDE inhibition to decrease breakdown of cyclic adenosine monophosphate 4) Antagonisti