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Pharmacology 615 Practice Exam 2 What drug requires CBC monitoring and how often should this be done? Carbamazepine Explain Carbamazepine's half-life When given as a single dose, the half-life is 30 hours, but when given continuously the half-life decreases to 15 hours because this drug is a strong inducer of hepatic enzymes

NURS 615 Practice Exam 2025 What blood values should be monitored with carbamazepine? Plasma carbamazepine levels should be monitored on a regular basis. The therapeutic range is 4 to 12 mcg/L. Higher levels can lead to toxic symptoms consisting of initial adverse effects and also hypertension, tachycardia, ECG changes, stupor, agitation, nystagmus, urinary retention, respiratory depression, seizures, and coma. Children and elderly patient may develop toxicity levels below 12. CBC every 3 t...

Maryville University NURS 615 Test 2 Practice Questions Charlie is a 65-year-old male who has been diagnosed with hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Doxazosin has been chosen to treat his hypertension because it: a. Increases peripheral vasoconstriction b. Decreases detrusor muscle contractility c. Lowers supine blood pressure more than standing pressure d. Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck d. Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck To reduce potential adverse...

Maryville University Pharmacology 615 Exam 2 Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) Neuramidase Inhibitor. Oral Antiviral for influenza A&B. Works by breaking the bond that attaches the viral particles to host cell. SE include headache, n/v, and CNS. Zanamivir (Relenza) Neuramidase Inhibitor. Inhaled Antiviral for influenza A&B. Works by breaking the bond that attaches the viral particles to host cell. Contraindicated for COPD. SE include headache, n/v, and CNS. Amantadine (Symmetrel) Inhaled A...

Maryville University NURS615 Pharmacology Exam 4 What are examples of inhaled Short-acting Beta Agonists? (SABAs) Albuterol and levabuterol What is the MOA of inhaled beta agonists? To relax airway smooth muscle by increasing cyclic cAMP; dilation and opening of airway What is the use of inhaled beta agonists? Used in bronchospasm associated with: asthma, bronchitis, and COPD

Maryville Pharm 615 exam 2 Who discovered the first antibiotic? Alexander Fleming in 1928 What is the leading cause of antibiotic resistance? Excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotic agents. What are risk factors for having a drug-resistant pathogen? The leading risk factors include recent use of antibiotics, age younger than 2 or older than 65, day-care center attendance, exposure to young children, multiple medical comorbidities, recent hospitalization, and immunosuppres...

Maryville 615 Adv. Pharm Exam 2 What is a seizure and what can precipitate it? A seizure is the result of the abnormal discharge of neurons. Anything that disrupts the neuron can trigger abnormal activity and seizures. Hyperventilation, sleep deprivation, sensory and emotional stress, and hormones are all risk factors. What education should families receive regarding seizure monitoring? --Seizure prevention: sleep, exercise and avoidance of stressful situations. Administer meds such ...

NURS 615: ADVANCED PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS Maryville university exam 4 What is Tiotropium (SPIRIVA) used to treat? Used in the management/ maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. What is the drug classification of Tiotropium? >It is a long-acting, 24H anticholinergic-bronchodilator. >It is a muscurinic receptor antagonist, often referred to as an antimuscurinic or anticholinergic agent. What is th...

NURS 615 exam 3 - Maryville. corticosteroid drugs prednisone, methylprednisolone, dexamethasone, topical such as hydrocortisone, and then joint injections for pain MOA of corticosteroids drugs drugs that suppress inflammation by mimicking glucocorticoid hormones Inhibit interleikin one, tumor necrosis factor and other cytokines, impairs phagocytosis, impairs lymphocytes, and inhibits tissue repair indications for cortocosteriod use Allergy or hypersensitivity, respiratory, s...

NUR 615 Pharm Exam 1 General review What does the FDA do? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates: The official labeling for all prescription and over-the-counter drugs What is phase IV clinical trials in the United States also known as? Postmarketing research What is off label prescribing? Off-label use is the use of pharmaceutical drugs for an unapproved indication or an unapproved age group, dosage or route of administration. Both prescription drugs and over-the- cou...