PHARM I FINAL SG Lsus NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
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PHARM I FINAL SG Lsus NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the drug goal of Parkinson's disease? - Answer-Minimize symptoms
Carbidopa needs __________ in order to work - Answer-levodopa
Levodopa does cross into the brain where its metabolized into _________ and replaces the ...
PHARM I FINAL SG Lsus NURSING
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the drug goal of Parkinson's disease? - Answer-Minimize symptoms
Carbidopa needs __________ in order to work - Answer-levodopa
Levodopa does cross into the brain where its metabolized into _________ and replaces
the _________ deficiency. - Answer-dopamine, dopamine
when taking levodopa, the client should avoid excessive intake of foods rich in -
Answer-Vitamin B6
Patient should take levodopa with food or milk to prevent. - Answer-GI Upset
Used to improve memory, motor speed, and may increase life expectancy - Answer-
MAO Inhibitors
Serious adverse effect with MOAI - Answer-Orthostatic Hypotension
foods to avoid during MAOI therapy - Answer-tyramine(cheese)
Inhibit action of acetylcholine - Answer-cholinergic blocking drug
reduce the severity of the tremor and drooling associated with parkinsonism - Answer-
cholinergic blocking drug
Status epilepticus is a - Answer-medical emergency
when a patient is having a seizure what are nursing considerations? - Answer-Do not
leave pt
Protect patient head
Loosen tight clothes
Turn patient to side
Give oxygen is needed
Therapeutic blood level for phenytoin - Answer-10-20 mg/L
Who are antiepileptics contraindicated with? - Answer-pregnancy and lactation
what medication is used for seizures? - Answer-Dilantin (Phenytoin)
, when phenytoin is taken orally the drug should be taken with? - Answer-meals
Hydantoins have increased risk of common adverse effects such as - Answer-
hyperglycemia
Blood dyscrasias
skin reactions
elevated liver enzymes
Benzos most commonly used to treat status epilepticus are - Answer-diazepam
lorazepam
midazolam
Ecchymosis - Answer-bruising
epistaxis - Answer-nose bleed
What type of diuretic is Furosemide? - Answer-Loop diuretic (potassium wasting)
what type of diuretic is spironolactone? - Answer-potassium sparing diuretic.
What type of diuretic is mannitol? - Answer-osmotic diuretic
used in the treatment of male to female hormonal therapy for gender dysphoria which
inhibits testosterone - Answer-spironolactone
Adverse reaction for diuretics - Answer-Fluid volume deficiency
what are the signs of dehydration? - Answer-thirst, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat,
headache, dry skin, and decreased urination
Signs and symptoms of hypokalemia - Answer-muscle cramps, fatigue, paralysis,
constipations, respiration failure, and irregular heartbeat
a naturally occurring substance essential for making body steroids for endocrine -
Answer-Cholesterol
what is the first line of defense in helping prevent and treat hyperlipidemia - Answer-
Lifestyle changes
You should avoid alcohol if cholesterol is high. - Answer-False
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