NURS 615: ADVANCED PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS Maryville university Bundle Set

What factors are associated with clinical judgment when prescribing medications? Answer Prescribing a drug is based on a thorough assessment of the patient and the patient's environment. The determination of potential medical and nursing diagnoses, a review of the potential alternative therapies, s...

Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? Answer Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? Answer Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal ne...

How does carbamazepine work? Answer Works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain How often should carbamazepine lab values be monitored? What labs? Answer CBC q 3-4 months What anti-seizure med auto induces metabolism? Answer Carbamazepine What medication decreases the pr...

Low-dose colchine Answer 1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg. High-dose colchine Answer 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours totaling 4.8 mg. Gout Answer BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be monitored in the treatment ...

What are the precautions and contraindications when prescribing phentermine? Answer It carries a high risk of tolerance and dependence, physically and psychologically. Caution using with patients with history of alcohol or drug dependence because of cross-tolerance. Actively drinking alcoholics can ...

What is Tiotropium (SPIRIVA) used to treat? Answer Used in the management/ maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. What is the drug classification of Tiotropium? Answer >It is a long-acting, 24H anticholinergic-bron...

1. Henry has recently started on carbamazepine to treat seizures. He comes to see you and you note that while his carbamazepine levels had been in the therapeutic range they are now low. The possible cause for the low carbamazepine levels include: Answer Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leadin...

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) Answer Neuramidase Inhibitor. Oral Antiviral for influenza A&B. Works by breaking the bond that attaches the viral particles to host cell. SE include headache, n/v, and CNS. Zanamivir (Relenza) Answer Neuramidase Inhibitor. Inhaled Antiviral for influenza A&B. Works by break...

early part of drug development Answer preclinical stage phase one clinical trials Answer establish biological effects as well as safe dosages and pharmacokinetics in a small number of healthy patients phase two clinical trials Answer new drug used to treat disease in a small number of patients...

What is tiotropium? Answer (Spiriva) Tiotropium bromide (INN) is a long-standing, 24 hour, anticholinergic bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, (COPD). What is tiotropium used for maintenance treatment of? Answer COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis a...

Charlie is a 65-year-old male who has been diagnosed with hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Doxazosin has been chosen to treat his hypertension because it: a. Increases peripheral vasoconstriction b. Decreases detrusor muscle contractility c. Lowers supine blood pressure more than s...

Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: 1. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 3. The State Board of Nursing for each state 4. The State Board of Pharmacy Answer 3. The State Board of Nursing for each state The benef...