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NURS 5315 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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NURS 5315 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Term 1 of 38
Side effects of testosterone
Increased energy levels, improved mood, enhanced cognitive function
Edema, hepatoxicity, decreases HDL, increases LDL, prostate cancer, abuse potential
Lowered blood pressure, decreased cholesterol levels, enhanced immune response
Weight loss, reduced appetite, improved sleep quality
Term 2 of 38
Children with depression
SSRIs are first line treatment
Miconazole, fluconazole
High protein
Pregnant females get every pregnancy
Term 3 of 38
s/s of seretonin syndrome
Severe headaches and blurred vision
High body temp, agitation, increased reflexes, tremor, sweating, dilated pupils, diarrhea
Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite
Low blood pressure, fatigue, and confusion
,Term 4 of 38
Antibiotics for acute bacterial sinusitis
Glucocorticoids, immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, pimecrolimus) - may cause skin
cancer or lymphoma
Amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin)
Mydriasis (dilation)
Ceftriaxone im, doxycycline, azithromycin
Term 5 of 38
How does atropine affect the eye?
Photophobia
Decreases pupil size (miosis)
Miosis (constriction)
Mydriasis (dilation)
Term 6 of 38
Buspar
An emergency treatment for panic attacks
First line treatment for patients with anxiety without depression
A long-term treatment for chronic pain
A medication used to treat severe depression
Term 7 of 38
Antibiotics for strep throat
Metronidazole
Ampicillin
Amoxicillin
Doxycycline
,Term 8 of 38
Which medication is recommended for tx of HTN in pregnancy?
Methyldopa
Clonidine
Hydralazine
Metronidazole
Term 9 of 38
ACE-I and ARBS are given in patients with DM
Folic Acid anemia, Thiamin (vit B1) deficiency
because they are renal protective
Ferrous sulfate 15 mg/kg/day in 3-4 divided doses
Doxycycline, Azithromycin
Term 10 of 38
Gingko biloba
promotes hair growth in alopecia; effective without side effects
can increase pain free walking distance in patients with PAD, use with caution when takin
ASA and warfarin
decreases blood pressure in hypertensive patients; safe to use with all medications
enhances memory in elderly patients; no known drug interactions
, Term 11 of 38
Medications for HA
Abortive?
Preventative?
preventative: antidepressants, antiepileptics; abortive: opioids, muscle relaxants
preventative: corticosteroids, antihistamines; abortive: acetaminophen, codeine
preventative: beta blockers, Ca channel blockers, amitryptaline, topiramate; abortive:
NSAIDS, sumatriptan
preventative: lifestyle changes, herbal supplements; abortive: caffeine, aspirin
Term 12 of 38
S/E of ethosuximide
weight gain and excessive thirst
increased heart rate and high blood pressure
severe allergic reactions and skin rashes
dizziness, drowsiness, GI upset, swelling of gums or tongue
Term 13 of 38
Criteria for treating diabetes
Body mass index > 30, waist circumference > 40 inches
Triglycerides > 150, hdl < 40
HbA1C > 6.5, fasting blood glucose > 126, casual blood glucose >200
Blood pressure > 140/90, cholesterol levels > 240
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