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Western Governors University
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NURS 2060 Pharmacology WGU D116
WGU NURS 2060 D116 Midterm and Final Exam

Course Title and Number: NURS 2060 Pharmacology WGU
D116 Exam
Exam Title: WGU NURS 2060 D116 Midterm and Final Exam
Exam Date: Exam 2024- 2025
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Questions Correctly Good Luck: -

What anti-epileptic drugs are for absent sz? -
Answer>> -ethosuximide (Zarontin)
-gabapentin (Neurotin)
-pregabalin (Lyrica)

What is cyclobenzaprine (Amrix, Flexeril) used for? -
Answer>> -muscle relaxant
-acts in the CNS

What is baclofen (Lioresal) used for? - Answer>> -for
spasticity
(most effective relief for pain caused by trauma or
inflammation (spasm)
-acts in the CNS

Describe the drug baclofen (Lioresal) - Answer>> -
relieves spasticity
-reduces spasms
-do not abruptly stop; may cause hallucinations, coma,
and death

What are the anticholinergic effects? - Answer>> "hot
as a hare"
"dry as a bone"
"blind as a bat"
"red as a beet"
"mad as a hatter"


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What do antipsychotic agents
do? - Answer>> block receptors
of dopamine, ACh, NE, and histamine

What are Extrapyramidial Symptoms? - Answer>> --
ADR's of antipsychotic medications

1. acute dystonia (muscle spasms, twisting motion,
twitching)
2. parkinsonian (difficulty in speech and swallowing,
loss fo balance, shuffling gait, makes-like facies)
3. akathisia (restlessness)

--occur early in TX
-occur LESS frequent if on LOW dose

What is tar dive dyskinesia? - Answer>> --ADR of
antipsychotic medications
-uncontrolled, involuntary, rhythmic movements
-lip smacking
-rapid tongue movement
-uncontrolled chewing and movement of extremities

**LATE SIGN!!

What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome? - Answer>>
--ADR of antipsychotic medication
*sudden high fever
*"lead pipe" rigidity
*tachycardia, HTN, SZ, resp. distress
-rare, but serious

*dantrolene is antidote!

Discuss the drug haloperidol (Haldol) - Answer>> -
antipsychotic drug
-high potency
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-for: psychosis, Tourette's &
severe behavioral problems in
kids
-increased incidence of EPS
*preferred initial therapy
-incidence of TD

Discuss the drug chlorpromazine (Thorazine) -
Answer>> -antipsychotic drug
- low potency
-ADR's: sedation, orthostatic hypotension,
anticholinergic effects
-low EPS risk but equal risk of TD

Discuss the drug clozapine (Clozaril) - Answer>> -
antipsychotic drug
-blocks dopamine and serotonin
*only used in Schizophrenia
-low EPS with no TD
*decrease WBC (this makes drug less desirable)
-have pt. report signs of infection
-other ADR's: SZ, diabetes, weight gain, myocarditis

Discuss the drug risperidone (Risperdal) - Answer>> -
antipsychotic drug
-for psychotic disorders
-ADR's: EPS, NMS, aggressive behavior, insomnia,
sedation, increased dreams, HA, decreased libido

Discuss the drug olanzapine (Zyprexa) - Answer>> -
antipsychotic drug
-for Schizophrenia and Bipolar
-ADR's: EPS, TD, NMS, SZ

What are the categories of depression medication? -
Answer>> -SSRIs
-SSNRIs
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