what things should we always do when giving methylphenidate to a child with ADHD -Correct Answer - ALWAYS: give the drug in the morning, after breakfast, and give the last dose before 4pm, or else the child will not sleep at night
which 3 drugs are controlled substances and highly abused? -Corre...
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what things should we always do when giving methylphenidate to a child with ADHD -
Correct Answer ✔- ALWAYS: give the drug in the morning, after breakfast, and give the
last dose before 4pm, or else the child will not sleep at night
which 3 drugs are controlled substances and highly abused? -Correct Answer ✔-
amphetamines,
- barbiturates,
- methylphenidate
what is the purpose of drug treatment with Alzheimer Disease patients -Correct Answer
✔- there is treatment to help slow down the progression of the disease, but to not
cure it
how does donepezil work -Correct Answer ✔- it slows the progression of Alzheimers
disease by causing reversible inhibition of cholinesterase and the cholinergic receptors.
what should we do when discontinuing an antidepressant (or any medication) -Correct
Answer ✔- if antidepressant is stopped cold turkey, withdrawal syndrome can occur.
- we must gradually taper the drug slowly and have the HCP taper it.
- do not let patient taper drug by themselves
what are signs and symptoms of withdrawal syndrome? -Correct Answer ✔- HA,
- Nausea,
- visual disturbances,
- sweating,
- dizziness,
- tremors
what is the relationship between sertraline and nursing infants? -Correct Answer ✔-
when this drug is used with a patient who is pregnant or nursing infants, the infant can
have neonatal abstinence syndrome occur
what should we educate pregnant or nursing moms about when using sertraline? -
Correct Answer ✔- We must educate the patient on potentially using other medications
during
this time period, as it can cause potential birth defects and the baby to
become sick.
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explain the relationship between fluoxetine and alcohol abuse -Correct Answer ✔- when
this drug is used with alcohol abuse, it can interact with the medication
and make the patient very sick..
what should we teach the patient regarding alcohol use -Correct Answer ✔- the patient
must avoid alcohol while taking most medications
what is the first line medication used to stop a seizure? -Correct Answer ✔- diazepam
(benzo) by IM
. explain side effect -Correct Answer ✔- unavoidable secondary drug effects produced
at therapeutic doses.
- May be unwanted, but unavoidable and expected.
explain adverse effect -Correct Answer ✔- undesired and unexpected severe responses
to a medication. They do have
the potential to cause harm.
explain allergies/anaphylaxis -Correct Answer ✔- an immune response to a medication
that causes a reaction that can be mild to life threatening
what are s/s of allergic reactions? -Correct Answer ✔- itchy,
- rash,
- hives,
- wheezes,
- SOB,
- swelling of face,
- lips and throat.
what should we do if we a patient actively in allergic reaction? -Correct Answer ✔- stop
the medication,
- call the doctor,
- D/C lines,
- check for antidotes, and
- give emergency care based on ABC's
what should we do before giving any medication? -Correct Answer ✔- ask about patient
allergies to medications and what happens when they take
them.
- remember if they report they get any s/s of allergic run with medication use,
we must hold med and call dr.
explain intended drug effects -Correct Answer ✔- effects that we want to see and that
are therapeutic when using the drug. Ex:
with an antidepressant, we want to see a mood change, because that is the
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