Final Exam: NUR 2474/ NUR2474 Pharmacology Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| Latest Update 2023/ 2024| Rasmussen

Final Exam: NUR 2474/ NUR2474 Pharmacology Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| Latest Update 2023/ 2024| Rasmussen Q: What do we need to assess on someone taking Valproate? Answer: CBC, hepatic function, serum valproic acid Q: What assessment data do we need for someone on clozapine? Answer: WBCs to assess for agranulocytosis - an adverse effect of the drug Q: What are the therapeutic uses of Alprazolam? Answer: treat anxiety and panic disor- der Q: What are the side effects of 1st generation antipsychotics? Answer: headache, dizziness, spinning sensation, drowsiness, tremors, restlessness, uncontrolled mus- cle movements, stiffness, anxiety, insomnia, decreased libido, EPS effects Q: How do we treat Tardive Dyskinesia? Answer: stop/decrease meds, switch to new anti psych that doesn't cause tardive dyskinesia (possibly clozapine) and benzodi- azepines Q: What are the side effects of clonazepam? Answer: Anticholinergic - Can't see, Can't spit, Can't pee, Can't shit, tachycardia, sedation Q: Contraindications for taking Lorazepam? Answer: Alcohol use, opioid use, depen- dence, intolerance Q: What do we teach a patient who is just starting levodopa? Answer: avoid tasks that require alertness, change positions slowly, take non-protein meal to avoid GI upset, urine and sweat may darken, report signs of depression/psychosis, and ask about loss of effect Q: What do we teach a patient taking phenytoin? Answer: take with food don't stop taking abruptly don't take anti-acids don't drink alcohol can turn urine pink go to dentist every 3-6 months (prevention of gingival hyperplasia) Q: What are the side effects of Phenytoin? Answer: hypotension, diplopia, rash, nystag- mus, ataxia, nausea, gingival hyperplasia, angioedema Q: How do we take Phenytoin? Answer: Take with food Q: When do we take Phenytoin? Answer: With breakfast and dinner Q: What are the side effects of Cholinesterase Inhibitors? Answer: anticholinergic - Can't see, Can't spit, Can't pee, Can't shit, Tachycardia, sedation Q: What are the side effects of Interferon Beta? Answer: -flu-like symptoms