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Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing; Chapter 66 Exam: Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction || With Questions & 100% Accurate Answers Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing; Chapter 66 Exam: Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction || With Questions & 100% Accurate Answers A patient who has been on longterm phenytoin (Dilantin) therapy is admitted to the unit. In light of the adverse of effects of this medication, the nurs...

What are CNS stimulants used to treat? correct answers ADHD Disorders Amphetamines correct answers Promotes the release of norepinephrine & dopamine. What is the most common street drug version of amphetamines? correct answers Meth Methylphenidates (Ritalin) correct answers Has the same mechanism of action as Amphetamines, but different chemical structure and name. Concerta correct answers Is the extended-release version of Ritalin. How to ADHD medications help? correct answers -D...

Exam 2: Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers What are commonly used abortive therapies for a headache? - Correct ANSWER- -OTC analgesics -Ergot Derivatives -Triptans -Antiemetics Which OTC analgesics are recommended for management of headaches? - Correct ANSWER- - Aspirin -Tylenol -Ibuprofen -Naproxen -Excedrin Migraine

NCSBN REVIEW Exam Questions with Correct Answers Schedule I - Answer-category of drugs with high abuse potential and no medical use (generally unsafe), e.g., heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and marijuana Schedule II - Answer-high risk for abuse or physical or psychological dependency but also have safe and accepted uses, e.g., morphine, amphetamines, short-acting barbiturates, cocaine Schedule III - Answer-less potential for abuse or addiction than Schedule II, e.g., paregoric,...

MDC 4 Exam 1 Rasmussen University questions n answers 2022Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases and why? Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels What does abortive therapy do for migraines? alleviate pain after the headache starts What does preventative therapy do for migraines? prevent a headache is it occurs more than twice a week or is severe. A patient is taking ...

Final Exam: NUR2755/ NUR 2755 (Latest 2023 / 2024) Multidimensional Care IV |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Rasmussen Q: Migraine triggers Answer: -Caffeine -Red wine -MSG -Foods high in tyramine (aged cheeses, cultured food like yogurt) Q: Migraine abortive therapy Answer: Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, triptans, er- gotamine derivatives Q: Migraine preventative therapy Answer: Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, an...

Final Exam Guide: NUR100 / NUR 100 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis Question: Antidepressant Drugs Answer: Indicated for major depressive disorders Other indications: Dysthymia (chronic low-grade depression) As adjunct for schizophrenia Eating disorders Personality disorders Various medical conditions Migraine headaches Chronic pain/sleep disorders Premenstrual syndrome Hot flash...

Neurological Disorders Nclex Test Questions And Revised Correct Answers After teaching a patient about management of migraine headaches, the nurse determines that the teaching has been effective when the patient says, _____________ - ANSWER : "I will try to lie down someplace dark and quiet when the headaches begin." rational: It is recommended that the patient with a migraine rest in a dark, quiet area. Topiramate (Topamax) is used to prevent migraines and must be taken for s...

Fluoxetine (Prozac) Major Side Effects SSRI : -Sexual dysfunction (men: delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction; men and women: decreased sexual desire, anorgasmia) -Gastrointestinal (decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth) -Mostly CNS (insomnia but also sedation, agitation, tremors, headache, dizziness) Note: patients with diagnosed or undiagnosed bipolar or psychotic disorders may be more vulnerable to CNS-activating actions of SSRIs -Autonomic (sweating) -Br...

AANP Boards Exam 2023 | Questions and Answers| Verified Answers 1. What are gram + bacteria?  Answer: staph, strep, enterococcus, 2. Go to abx for MRSA  Answer: bactrim 3. This SNRI does not raise the BP  Answer: duloxetine (Cymbalta) 4. RBC casts in UA are indicative of —-  Answer: Glomerulonephritis 5. Part A of medicare covers what?  Answer: Only hospital visits. 6. What is the first line treatments for migraines...