Dyskinesias - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

NPTE FF - Neuro Exam Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+ Chronic progressive neurodegenerative disorder - depletion of dopamine from the substantia nigra - Answers PD is a jerky, ratchet-like resistance to passive movement as muscles alternately tense and relax. It occurs when tremor coexists with rigidity. - Answers Cogwheel Rigidity is a sustained resistance to passive movement, with no fluctuations. - Answers Lead Pipe Rigidity Rigidity: Proximal or Distal? Symmetrical or ...

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, ...

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 ...

How many dopamine pathways in the brain? - Answer - 5 but only 4 associated with schizophrenia Nigrostriatal Dopamine Pathway controls - Answer - motor function and movement (part of EP NS) Nigrostriatal Dopamine Pathway dopamine excess - Answer - Hyperkinetic movements such as tics/dyskinesias mesolimbic dopamine pathway controls - Answer - Pleasure, reward, euphoria of drug abuse and reinforcing behavior Mesolimbic dopamine pathway excess - Answer - delusions and hallucinations - p...

©FYNDLAY 2024/2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 8:22PM. A+ 1 | P a g e Pharm Tox Final Exam Questions And Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass. One of the following is not a typical response to an opioid receptor activation: a. depolarization of membrane potential b. increased of outward potassium currents c. exchange of GDP for GTP in the alpha subunit of the associated G-protein D. inhibition of calcium influx - AnswerA Which statement about endogenous opioid peptides is TRUE: A. all endog...

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...

• 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...

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...