Pharmacology Exam 1 Nur2474 Study
Guide with Complete Solutions
Lithium therapeutic level - Answer️️ -0.6-1.2 mEq/L
Lithium toxicity level - Answer️️ -2 mEq/L
Lithium side effects - Answer️️ -Polyuria, fine hand tremor, thirst, dry mouth,
increase in motility of GI system
Lithium ...
Dulozetine (Cymbalta) and alcohol abuse - Answer✔️✔️-May be useful in lessening
anxiety-like behaviors and alcohol intake, which may make it useful as a treatment
during alcohol withdrawal. This low dose can decrease alcohol use.
Diazepam (Valium) for status epilepticus (seizures) - Answer✔️✔️-Very common
first treatment for Statue Epilepticus (SE).
Side effects - Answer✔️✔️-Undesired effect that occurs when the medication is
administered regardless of the dose.
Adverse effects - Answer✔️✔️-An unwanted, undesirable effect of a medication that
occurs during usual clinical use
Allergies - Answer✔️✔️-an overreaction of the immune system to a harmless
substance (in this case, a drug), which triggers an allergic reaction. Specifically, a
drug allergy is a reaction mediated by Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies.
Intended effect - Answer✔️✔️-The effect the medication is expected to have on the
body.
teratogenic effect - Answer✔️✔️-Effect of a drug administered to the mother that
results in abnormalities in the fetus.
Paradoxical effect - Answer✔️✔️-opposite of the intended drug effect
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