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Maryville NURS 615 Pharm 2 Exam with all the Correct Answers (100% Verified 2020/2021 Exam) What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? Correct Answer- Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? Correct Answer- CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC What kind of teaching needs to be done with families of patients who have seizure di...

NURS 615 Pharm 2 Exam with all the Correct Answers (100% Verified 2020/2021 Exam) Maryville. Patients taking Topiramate need to be monitored for what electrolyte imbalance? Correct AnswerDecreased sodium bicarb leading to hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis Topiramate treats seizures and what is one common side effect? Correct Answer- Normal side effect is weight loss, especially in higher dose patients A child on Topiramate that wants to play sports should monitor what? Correct Answer- Don't ...

NSG 6005 FINAL EXAM Anticholinergic agents, such as benztropine (Cogentin), may be given with a phenothiazine to: A. Reduce the chance of tardive dyskinesia. B. Potentiate the effects of the drug. C. Reduce the tolerance that tends to occur. D. Increase CNS depression. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Reduce the chance of tardive dyskinesia. Unlike most type II diabetics where obesity is a major issue, older adults with low body weight have higher risks for morbidity and mortality. The most re...

NR 508 Pharm week 4 Quiz Updated 2024/2025 Q&A Solved 100% Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders include: 1. Switching medications after an 8- to 12-week trial 2. Maximizing dosing of antianxiety medications 3. Encouraging exercise and relaxation therapy before starting medication 4. Thinking a partial response to medication is acceptable - answer4. Thinking a partial response to medication is acceptable An appropriate first-line drug to try for mild to moderat...

Antidepressant Drugs Chapter 15 Questions and Answers 100% Pass **What are the primary objectives of antidepressant medications?** 1: Alleviate depressive symptoms 2: Restore normal mood 3: Prevent recurrence of depression 4: (In cases of bipolar disorder) Prevent a swing into mania **Name the three main categories of antidepressants.** 1: SSRIs 2: TCAs 3: MAOIs **Which type of antidepressants are generally more effective in treating severe depression?** Tricyclic antidepr...

Sample Test Questions ANCC - PMHNP Q bank answered all correctly answered; latest updated summer 2022 A patient with borderline personality disorder experiences intense anxiety when an adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner goes on vacation. The best explanation for this reaction is that the patient: A. has failed to develop clear ego boundaries. B. has failed to master object constancy. C. is employing primitive idealization. D. is employing projective identification. B. has fai...

List 3 TCAs Correct Answer-Amitriptyline (Elavil) Impramine (Tofranil) Doxepin (Sinequan) list 2 side affects of TCAs Correct Answer-dysrhythmias and orthostatic hypotension List 2 MAOIs Correct Answer-Phenelzine (Nardil) Selegine (Emsam) Transdermal Patch what chemicals do you need to avoid when taking MAOIs? Correct Answer-tyramine what stimulants do you need to avoid when taking MAOIs? Correct Answer-Amphetamine (Adderall) Ephedrine list 5 SSRIs Correct Answer-fluoxetine ...

QMA state test NEED to know EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ tricyclic antidepressants - CORRECT ANSWER Amitriptyline, elavil, paxil, zoloft, lexapro, escitalopram, prozac Tricyclic action - CORRECT ANSWER increases the amount of norepinephrine and serotonin or both in the central nervous system MAO inhibitors (MAOIs) action - CORRECT ANSWER decrease the amount of norepinephrine destroyed by the metabolism ...

Exam 2: NSG 316/ NSG316 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Health Assessment Review | Qs and As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: What are some primary prevention methods for depression? Answer: Unfortunately, they are not well established, but efforts are focused on reducing poverty, racism, violence, and stress Q: What is ECT (electroconvulsive) therapy? Answer: A treatment for people with depression in which they are sedated with the use of anesthesia, and then ...

Impaired attention, the inability to experience pleasure, sleep disturbance, decrease in appetite, feeling of hopelessness and isolation, and suicidal thoughts : Mental symptoms Statistics show that the ____________ has increased depression among adults aged 18 to 24. : pandemic Spending one or more hours a day __________ is ________________ of depression and increased __________ risk factors in teens. : online; one cause; suicide Norephinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin are all exampl...