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Uvu Pharmacology 2310 Neurovascular Questions With Correct Answers
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Uvu Pharmacology 2310 NeurovascularQuestions With Correct Answers
What is the purpose of drugs used to treat diseases such as Parkinson's
and Alzheimer's? Correct Answer-palliative care - decrease
pain/discomfort, increase function/range of motion if possible
Levodopa-Carbidopa mechanism of action Correct Answer-Levodopa
crosses the blood-brain-barrier and is converted to dopamine; Carbidopa
prevents the peripheral metabolism of Levodopa
Levodopa-Carbidopa toxicity Correct Answer-arrhythmias, ALOC,
dizziness, spasmodic winking
Depakote patient teaching Correct Answer-risk of status epilepticus if
you abruptly stop taking, may cause drowsiness/dizziness, watch for
signs of suicidality, importance of routine exams
What treats malignant hyperthermia? Correct Answer-Dantrolene
Adderall indications Correct Answer-ADHD - CNS stimulant
Adderall s/e Correct Answer-insomnia, hyperactivity, anorexia,
palpitations, psychological dependence
, Cholinergic drug indications Correct Answer-Myasthenia gravis,
glaucoma, Alzheimer's, urinary retention
Cholinergic s/e & a/e Correct Answer-increased GI function, abdominal
cramping, sweating, hypotension, bronchoconstriction, bradycardia,
cholinergic crisis
Cholinergic crisis Correct Answer-muscular weakness, paralysis,
diarrhea, blurry vision, increased salivation
Anticholinergic drug indications Correct Answer-dry secretions, reduce
EPS, IBS, asthma, urinary incontinence, motion sickness
Anticholinergic s/e Correct Answer-dry mucosa, constipation, urinary
retention, elevated HR
Anticholinergic nursing implications Correct Answer-monitor GI/GU
function, I&Os, HR, BP
Adrenergic drug indications Correct Answer-dry secretions,
anaphylaxis, asthma, shock, cardiac arrest
What are alternative names for adrenergic drugs? Correct Answer-
sympathomimetics, vasoconstrictors
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