NR 566 OR NR566 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM WITH 120 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) [ALREADY GRADED A+]
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NR 566 OR NR566
NR 566 OR NR566 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL
EXAM WITH 120 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) [ALREADY GRADED
A+]
What are adverse effects of pramipexole (mirapex)? - nausea,
dizziness, daytime sleep attacks(extreme/irresistible urge),
insomnia, constipation, weakness, hallucinations...
insomnia, constipation, weakness, hallucinations, impulse control
When to prescribe COMT inhibitors - When levodopa is not
working long enough and starts to wear off between doses. This
medication extends the half-life of levodopa.
What seizure medications reduce oral contraceptive efficacy? -
Carbamazepine
Eslicarbazephine
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Lamotrigine
Oxcarbazepine
Phenytoin
Phenobarbital
Rufinamide
Topiramate
What can patients do to minimize adverse effects of bromocriptine
(dopamine agonist)? - Take medication with food to decrease GI
upset or decrease dose
What is levodopa/carbidopa used for? - Treatment and
replacement of dopamine for PD. Helps improve ADL function.
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What are adverse effects of levodopa/carbidopa? - orthostatic
hypotension, psychosis, dyskinesia
Phenytoin (Dilantin) common side effects - CNS side effects,
gingival hyperplasia, leathery skin, GI upset, blurred vision,
suicidal behavior, cognitive decline.
Ways to prevent gingival hyperplasia when taking phenytoin -
Good oral hygiene
How long should a patient wait before they start driving after
being diagnosed with a seizure disorder? - 1 year
What vitamin should a patient take when on phenytoin besides
folic acid? - Vitamin D.
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