Cogentin - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NSG 3022/ NSG3022 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacotherapeutics I Guide| Qs & As| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers) – South University Q: When is neuromuscular blocking agents used? Answer: During surgery, seizures, ventilated patients. Q: antiparkinsonian agents Answer: Decrease ACH, increase dopamine Q: Cogentin (benztropine) Answer: Anticholinergic Q: Carbidopa/Levodopa Answer: dopamine agonists Q: How would you tre...

Exam 3 Pharmacology UTA / Uta Exam 3 Phamacology when taking clozaril, what should be monitored? why? - ANSWER-CBC-bone marrow suppression may occur when taking zyprexa & resperdal, what should be monitored? - ANSWER-weight gain and blood sugars what are the side effects of all antipsychotics - ANSWER-orthostatic hypotension. sedation. anticholinergic effects, photosensitivity to balance ach & dopamine, antipsychotic drugs should be taken with ____ or _____ - ANSWER-benadryl or cogentin wha...

Final Exam: NR601 / NR 601 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum | Exam Review Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Parkinson’s disease primary features Answer: - bradykinesia - resting tremor - muscular rigidity - postural instability Question: is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized primarily by motor symptoms Answer: Parkinson's Disease (PD) Question: tx for Parkinson’s dis...

Exam 2: NURS617/ NURS 617 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacotherapeutics Guide | Qs & As| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers)- Southeastern Louisiana Q: Nicotine withdrawal symptoms Answer: Restlessness, nervousness, anxiety, irritability, increased aggression, cravings, insomnia & frequent awakening, impaired cognition, impaired concentration, increased appetite & weight gain Q: Side effects of MAO-B inhibitors in Parkinson's Disease Treatment Answer: Nausea, ne...

A 28-year-old client is being treated with lithium carbonate for bipolar disorder. Which of the following factors will increase his risk for lithium toxicity? a) The client eats cheeses and smoked meats. b) The client runs marathons frequently. c) The client drinks caffeinated beverages. d) The client works in a paint factory. Correct Answers b) The client runs marathons frequently. Lithium toxicity can occur when the body's sodium levels are lowered and absorption is disrupted. Pre...

A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client? A. Loss of interest in diversional activity. B. Social isolation. C. Refusal to address nutritional needs. D. Low self-esteem. The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should also be discontinued? a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)...

Exam 1: NSG552/ NSG 552 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Psychopharmacology Guide| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Wilkes QUESTION akathisia Answer: internal and external restlessness feel anxious walks or paces occurs in days to months QUESTION akathisia tx Answer: beta blocker - PROPANOLOL benzo-klonopin, Ativan QUESTION pseudo-parkinsonism Answer: occurs in days to months bradykinesia - shuffled gait masklike face cogwhe...

[PMHNP IQ]ANCC REVIEW QUESTIONS [ACTUAL EXAM 100%] What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? A) benzotropine (Cogentin) B) bromocriptine (Parlodel) C) dantrolene (Dantrium) D) trihexyphenidyl (Artane) - ANS---A) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene (Dantrium) is a musc...

3 types of crisis Ans 1)situational/external: unanticipated loss or change 2)maturational/internal: achieving new developmental stages, which requires learning additional coping mechanisms 3) Adventitious: the occurrence of natural disasters, crime, or national disasters Alarm "fatigue" Ans can occur when many alarms (car, chain, bed, machine) are going off constantly in an environment Anorexia s/sx Ans terror of gaining weight, preoccupation w/food, view of self as fat even when e...

Psychosis - Answer the core feature of schizophrenia and other conditions in the schizophrenia Agitation is a psychiatric emergency T/F - Answer True IM haloperidol should be administered with - or - to reduce the risk of severe EPS or dystonia - Answer benztropine or diphenhydramine severely agitated patients, we suggest using a - in combination with the antipsychotic(e.g. Haldol + - + Cogentin. - Answer benzodiazepine- ie Lorazepam Cogentin is a benztropine or benzodiaz...