Carbamazepine tegretol Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Sarah Michelle FNP Practice Test QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Already GRADED A-1. 1. Question A 65 year old female patient presents today to the clinic with worsening back pain over the last week. She appears to be sweating and states that she is profusely dizzy. Which of the following findings on her urinalysis would indicate the most immediate need for referral to the emergency department ? o Red blood cell (RBC) casts, as they are indicative of possible cytomegalovirus o White blood cell (WBC) ca...

The 1/2 life of lithium is about? 24 hours Fluoxetine is the SSRI with the ______ WD risk? lowest due to long half life What antipsychotics are good for pts who miss doses of their meds? Antipsychotics with long half-lives: 1. Cariprazine(Vrylar): (2-4 days-active metabolites up to 3 weeks) 2. Abilify (3 days) 3. Brexipiprazole (4 days) 4. Pimozide (4-5 days) 5. Pimavanserin (2 days, active metabolites 8 days) Disulfiram's alcohol interactions persist for up to how l...

Patient comes in with symptoms of mania followed by periods of depression; what is it? - Answer- bipolar 1 patient comes in with hypomania/regular mood (euthymic) followed by periods of depression, what is it? - Answer- bipolar 2 how many symptoms of mania must you have to have "full" mania? - Answer- seven of thirteen what is the difference between mania and hypomania? - Answer- hypomania has less severe symptoms; 3 symptoms over shorter period of time (hypomania) Cyclothymia - An...

NURS 6630 MIDTERM EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS ANDA ANSWERS GRADED ARATED 5 STAR 2023/2024 Why is the cytochrome P450 enzyme system of significance to the PMHNP? Answer: B. The bioavailability of the medication after it passes through the stomach and liver can be altered. 1 out of 1 points It is important for the PMHNP to recognize differences in pharmacokinetics to safely prescribe and monitor medications. Which of the following statements does the competent PMHNP identify as true? Answer...

Exam 3: NUR 2459 / NUR2459 (Latest 2023/2024) Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing Exam|Grade A| Questions and Verified Answers| Rasmussen  Which of the following ego defense mechanisms describes the underlying psychodynamics of somatic symptom disorder? a. Denial of depression b. Repression of anxiety c. Suppression of grief d. Displacement of anger  Answer: b. Repression of anxiety  Nursing care for a client with somatic symptom disorder should focus on helping th...

Carbamazepine (Tegretol) - Answer Understanding concepts/Implementation/ Meeting client need physical: --------------------------------------------- - Anticonvulsant -Monitor I/O - Supervise ambulation (S/I dizziness, drowsiness, & diplopia) - Take with meals - Wear protective clothing d/t photosensitivity WHAT IS THE MAIN S/S OF CARBAMAZEPINE - Answer DIPLOPIA Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - Answer Setting priorities/Diagnose/Health promotion & maintenance ---------------------------------...

1. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? - Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance 2. What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? - Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis 3. What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? - CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC 4. What kind of teachi...

Pt on heparin in hospital setting. Why start coumadin 2 days before dc? Because coumadin needs a couple days before it starts working. Angina: bc pts dev tolerance to long-acting nitroglycerine w/i 1 day. How to prevent? Pts must have 8hrs with no nitroglycerine every days. Hint: At night, remove nitro patch bc no risk of exertional angina Underlying cause of angina coronary disease, athlerosclerosis Why do we give aspirin in pts w/atherosclerosis? Aspirin is an antiplatelet.. Prevents the exist...

Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelet...

1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase Explanation:...