Dyskinesias - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Levadopa - correct answer Synthetic Dopamine- Prodrug Treats Parkinson's Disease by increasing Dopamine levels Metabolized in periphery- 2% reaches brain Absorption decreased by food, especially *protein* *Loss of Effect Phenomenon* Adverse Effects: N/V, Dyskinesias, Orthostatic Hypotension, Dysrhythmias, hallucinations, vivid dreams, Paranoia, impaired impulse control, *harmless dark urine or sweat* Interactions: FGA (Haloperidol, Loxapine, Chlorpromazine) block Dopamine receptors, ...

CARN EXAM TEST BANK -260 QUESTIONS- ANSWERED CORRECTLY TO SCORE A+ What type of intoxication would result in a patient that is confused, disoriented and presents with muscle rigidity increase deep tendon reflexes, increase salivation and nystagmus. Patient is hypertensive and catatonic. - Answer-PCP intoxication Alcohol abuse is the most common cause of _____________ disease in the US. - Answer-cerebellar What percent of patients with untreated major depression commit suicide? - Answer-1...

ATI NCLEX Pharmacology Assessment 1 Exam| 60 Correct Questions and Answers 2024 A nurse is teaching a client who will start using transdermal fentanyl. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching A. "I can use an electric blanket while in bed" B. "I will replace the patch every day" C. "I should apply the patch to my upper thigh" D. "I can take an oral analgesic for breakthrough pain" (Answer: - D Fenta...

ATI NCLEX Pharmacology Assessment 1 with Correct Solutions 2024 A nurse is teaching a client who will start using transdermal fentanyl. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching A. "I can use an electric blanket while in bed" B. "I will replace the patch every day" C. "I should apply the patch to my upper thigh" D. "I can take an oral analgesic for breakthrough pain" - Answer -D Fentanyl is a transdermal ...

2023/2024 ATI CAPSTONE PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM TEST BANK/CAPSTONE PHARMACOLOGY 2023/2024 PROCTORED TEST BANK 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATINALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ 1. A nurse is teaching a client who will start using transdermal fentanyl. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching? a. “I can take an oral analgesic for breakthrough pain.” RATIONALE: Fentanyl is a transderma...

A, heat causes an increase in the release of the medication from the patch, as well as vasodilation, which can increase the absorption of the medication B, the patch releases the med steadily over 72 hrs, but some times they can change it every 48 hr C, apply the patch to the skin of the upper torso for optimal absorption A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for levodopa- carbidopa. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching A. Rep...

ATI NCLEX Pharmacology Assessment 1 Exam Questions and Answers A nurse is teaching a client who will start using transdermal fentanyl. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching A. "I can use an electric blanket while in bed" B. "I will replace the patch every day" C. "I should apply the patch to my upper thigh" D. "I can take an oral analgesic for breakthrough pain" - Ans ️️ -D Fentanyl is a transder...

NSG222 Unit 7 Exam Preparation Questions and Assured Success Solutions Newly updates 2024/2025 Prototype Drug: ethosuximide Pharmacologic Class: Succinimide - correct answer •ACTIONS & USES •Depresses activity of neurons by elevating neuronal threshold •Delay entry of calcium into neurons •ADVERSE EFFECTS •CNS: may impair physical and mental ability, psychoses, extreme mood swings, suicidal ideations, dizzy, headache, lethargy, sleep disturbances •Bone marrow suppression, blo...

Lewis Med Surg - Upper and Lower GI NCLEX Practice Questions 100% Solved Following administration of a dose of metoclopramide (Reglan) to the patient, the nurse determines that the medication has been effective when what is noted? A. Decreased blood pressure B. Absence of muscle tremors C. Relief of nausea and vomiting D. No further episodes of diarrhea - answerC. Relief of nausea and vomiting Metoclopramide is classified as a prokinetic and antiemetic medication. If it is effective, the...

• What are the basic mechanisms by which neuropharmocologic agents act? o Can modify the disease process o Act at the sites of actions which is the axons versus synapses and steps in synaptic transmission and effects of drugs on the steps of synaptic transmission • Transmittter synthesis is the first step in transmission. What are the other 4 steps? o Transmitter storage, transmitter release, receptor binding, and termination of the transmission • True or False: Neuropharmacologic d...