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NU641 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ Classification of Drug Therapy for Parkinson's disease - Answer- -exercise is a natural way of increasing dopamine -Dopaminergic agents: Promote activation of dopamine receptors -Levodopa - Anticholinergic agents: Prevent activation of cholinergic receptors -Benztropine (Cogentin) -Amantadine Dopaminergic Agents - Mechanism of action - Answer- -Promotion of dopamine synthesis -Prevention of d...

NU641 Midterm Review 2024 Questions and Answers All Correct Which may cause orthostatic hypotension - Answer- -terazosin(hytrin): alpha blocker; selective alpha 1 antagonist used for BPH -clonidine Tricylcic antidepressants (TCA) adverse effects - Answer- anticholinergic -dry mouth -urinary retention -dilated pupils -flushing -tachycardia -confusion Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - Answer- -for HTN -good for patients with osteopenia & osteoporosis -do NOT use in gout patients. decrea...

hyperlipidemia - Answer- high cholesterol levels in the blood, which can lead to heart dz, stroke and other problems caused by block arteries Atherosclerosis - Answer- Changes in the walls of large arteries consisting of lipid deposits on the artery walls, which incidences can be reduced with proper treatment of hyperlipidemia Treatment goal of hyperlipidemia - Answer- lowering of the cholesterol to appropriate levels to decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke Non-pharmacology treatm...

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NU641 Week 11 Quiz Questions with Correct Answers Most common types of headaches (3) - Answer- -Tension -Migraine -Cluster Migraine characteristics (5) - Answer- -Family hx -Females 3x more than males -Pulsating or throbbing type of pain -Duration of 2 to 72 hours -Associated with visual auras, light and sound sensitivity, pale facial complexion, N/V Migraine therapy goals (4) - Answer- -Relieving headaches -Avoiding overuse of medications -Diminishing impact of migraines on patie...

REGIS NU641 CLINICAL ADV PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM 2024 COVERING WEEK 9-15 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Clonodine ANS Has several off-label uses including alcohol and nicotine withdrawaland post therpautic neuralgia 2. Guanfacine ANS hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD 3. Ramelteon (Rozerem) ANS Insomnia medthat does not have inverse risk for patientsengaging in activities while somnolent with no memory of having taking pill 4. Common mistakes practitioners make...

REGIS NU641 Pharmacology Exam 2 Study Guide 2023/24 Infectious Disease (35%) Resistance factors: d/t recent use of abx, over prescription of broad spectrum abx, <2yo & >65yo tend to have more abx resistance, day care center attendees, exposure to young kids, multiple comorbids, immunosuppression (b/c tx’d w/ abx frequently) refer to local lab’s antibiogram to decide tx- identifies local resistance patterns* Antibiotic Classes – focus on what’s treated in Primary Care / Outpa...

NU641 Week 6 Quiz Questions and Answers All Correct Patients on corticosteroids should be monitored for...(8) - Answer- -Changes in skin -Muscle wasting -Blood pressure -Weight gain -Blood glucose levels -Vitamin D levels -Vision changes -Development of osteoporosis American College of Rheumatology recommends that individuals on long term use corticosteroid drugs (longer than 3 months)... - Answer- also be treated with bisphosphonates that prevent steroid induced osteoporosis B...

NU641 Week 11 Quiz EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PASS EXAM Triptans available as nasal spray (2) - ANSWER--Sumatriptan -Zolmitriptan Serotonin 5-HT receptor antagonists contraindication - ANSWER-Pregnancy