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How does carbamazepine work? - Works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain How often should carbamazepine lab values be monitored? What labs? - CBC q 3-4 months What anti-seizure med auto induces metabolism? - Carbamazepine What medication decreases the production of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets? - Carbamazepine What is carbamazepine half-life? - Single dose: 30 hours Multiple dose: 15 hours What is a great risk of seizure potential while taking anti-seizure medications? -...

Maryville University Pharmacology NURS-615 Exam 2 Already Graded A How does carbamazepine work? Works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain How often should carbamazepine lab values be monitored? What labs? CBC q 3-4 months What anti-seizure med auto induces metabolism? Carbamazepine What medication decreases the production of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets? Carbamazepine What is carbamazepine half-life? Single dose: 30 hours Multiple dose: 15 hours What is a great risk of se...

Exam 1: NSG552 / NSG 552 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Psychopharmacology Exam | Grade A Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Wilkes Q: Involuntary teeth grinding associated with antipsychotics: Answer: bruxism Q: Safest and best tolerated anticonvulsant for patients taking clozapine who experience dose related seizures: Answer: topiramate Q: Less incidence of antiadrenergic, anticholinergic and antihistaminic side effects but greater E.P.S.: Answer: high potency Q: Greater incidence of antiad...

Causes of cognitive impairment? Depression, thyroid disease, B12 or folate deficiency, Drug induced (anticholinergic, BZD etc), substance abuse, CNS or UTI infection, vascular dx, stroke Common test used in clinical practice for AD? Mini mental state examination Screening tool - not diagnostic Normal MMSE score? 24-30 Mild and moderate impairment according to MMSE? 17-23 10-16 Cholinesterase inhibitors - approved for severe AD? Inc acetylcholine availability d...

Exam 4: NUR253/ NUR 253 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION CNS Stimulant Answer: When a patient is withdrawing from a stimulant, the nurse may note: depression, paranoia, lethargy, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, chills, and sweating. QUESTION CNS Stimulant Treatment Answer: typically includes inpatient hospitalization, possible temporary use of va...

Maryville Pharm 615 Exam 2 Elle's Review (2023/2024) Already Passed 1. Henry has recently started on carbamazepine to treat seizures. He comes to see you and you note that while his carbamazepine levels had been in the therapeutic range they are now low. The possible cause for the low carbamazepine levels include: Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance. 2. Carbamazepine has a Black Box Warning due to life-threatening: Dermatologic reaction, incl...

MSN 571 Final Exam 2023/2024 1) A 40-year old female patient is being followed up for diabetes mellitus. She is currently on Metformin 1 gram twice a day and has been tolerating it well for about six months. Her hemoglobin A1c a week ago was 8.9%. The plan is to initiate liraglutide therapy in addition to the metformin. Which of the following statements is true with regards to liraglutide. ▪ Liraglutide may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer prior to first use. ▪ The brand name ...

MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY PHARMACOLOGY NURS-615 EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ How does carbamazepine work? - -Works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain How often should carbamazepine lab values be monitored? What labs? - -CBC q 3-4 months What anti-seizure med auto induces metabolism? - -Carbamazepine What medication decreases the production of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets? - -Carbamazepine What is carbamazepine half-life? - -Single dose: 30 hours Multiple ...

MARYVILLE PHARM 615 EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 1. Henry has recently started on carbamazepine to treat seizures. He comes to see you and you note that while his carbamazepine levels had been in the therapeutic range they are now low. The possible cause for the low carbamazepine levels include: - -Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance. 2. Carbamazepine has a Black Box Warning due to life-threatening: - -Dermatologic rea...

Maryville NURS 615 Exam 2 Questions And Answers 2024 A+ What blood values should be monitored with carbamazepine (Tegretol)? - Correct Answer-CBC test every 3-4 months to monitor for decrease in WBCs, platelets, and trouble with RBC production. What are the pharmacodynamics of carbamazepine (Tegretol)? - Correct Answer-- Auto-metabolizes leading to lower serum levels despite compliance. - Half-life 30 hours as single dose, 15 hours when given repeatedly. What are the Black Box Warnings f...