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Pharmacology Exam 1 Nur2474: Questions With Complete Solutions
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Pharmacology Exam 1 Nur2474: Questions WithComplete Solutions
Donepezil (Aricept) in Alzheimer's Right Ans - a Cholinesterase inhibitor
that help to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, which is a
neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory.1 By preventing the
breakdown of the chemical, communication between nerve cells in the brain
may be improved. This can lead to a slowing down of symptoms or a delay in
exhibiting symptoms.
Sertraline (Zoloft) and nursing infants Right Ans - Safe to use while
breastfeeding. Usually low in breast milk compared to other SSRIs and
antidepressants. Most doctors prescribe while nursing as it is safe.
Dulozetine (Cymbalta) and alcohol abuse Right Ans - 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) Right Ans - Very
common first treatment for Statue Epilepticus (SE).
Side effects Right Ans - Undesired effect that occurs when the medication is
administered regardless of the dose.
Adverse effects Right Ans - An unwanted, undesirable effect of a
medication that occurs during usual clinical use
Allergies Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - The effect the medication is expected to have on
the body.
teratogenic effect Right Ans - Effect of a drug administered to the mother
that results in abnormalities in the fetus.
, Paradoxical effect Right Ans - opposite of the intended drug effect
Tolerance Right Ans - a pharmacological concept describing subjects'
reduced reaction to a drug following its repeated use.
Phenytoin in pregnancy Right Ans - This drug should NOT be used during
pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk to fetus. Increased risk of
congenital abnormalities such as cleft lip or cardiac defects.
phenytoin therapeutic level Right Ans - 10-20 mcg/mL
Carbamazepine therapeutic level Right Ans - 4-12 mcg/mL
Cabamazepine (Tegretol) Right Ans - ANTISEIZURE
Action: Slows rates of neuronal activity in the brain by blocking specific
channels responsible for neuron firing, which results in an elevation of the
seizure threshold
extrapyramidal side effects Right Ans - group of symptoms that can occur
in people taking antipsychotic meds.
Drugs that cause EPS Right Ans - Compazine, Haldol, Inapsine, Loxitane,
Akathisia, Dystonia, Parkinsonism, Tardive dyskinesia, etc.
Amitriptyline Right Ans - tricyclic antidepressant
amitriptyline overdose Right Ans - Ingestion of up to 750mg by an adult
amitriptyline side effects Right Ans - nausea,vomiting, drowsiness,
weakness, headaches, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, swelling face
and tongue
Neuroleptics (antipsychotics) and Parkinsons Right Ans - worsen
Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism. Patients may not be aware that some
common drugs used for conditions such as headache or gastrointestinal
dysmotility may also block dopamine, and concomitantly worsen Parkinson's
disease, or alternatively result in parkinsonism.
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