NUR 635 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST Update Comprehensive Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+ Perfect Scores
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NUR 635 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST Update
Comprehensive Questions with Correct
Answers Graded A+ Perfect Scores
1st line abortive drug class for mild to moderate headaches - Answer -NSAIDs
1st line abortive drug for moderate to severe migraine headaches - Answer -Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
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NUR 635 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST Update
Comprehensive Questions with Correct
Answers Graded A+ Perfect Scores
1st line abortive drug class for mild to moderate headaches - Answer -NSAIDs
1st line abortive drug for moderate to severe migraine headaches - Answer -Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
1st line drugs for migraine prevention - Answer -Beta Blockers
3Muscle relaxant that is also a schedule IV controlled substance - Answer -Carisoprodal (Soma)
A contraindication for a triptan includes: - Answer -hypertension, MAOI, CAD
A diabetic patient has developed hypertension, which class of medication should be started? -
Answer -ACE inhibitor
A major goal in treating Parkinson's Disease is to restore what in the brain? - Answer -Dopamine
A patient is taking HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) for HTN. What lab is most important to monitor? -
Answer -potassium (K)
A patient started on warfarin for A-fib should be taught that... - Answer -the INR should be
between 2-3
a patient with heart failure that has anginal pain with walking and slight limitation of activity is what
class? - Answer -II
a post-menopausal woman is being seen for HRT, what questions should you ask? - Answer -Do
you smoke cigarettes? Hx of DVT/PE? Hx of hysterectomy?
A pregnant diabetic woman wants to know if she should continue her diabetes medication, you tell her -
Answer -she will be switched to insulin during pregnancy
Adverse drug reaction that causes difficulty speaking and chewing and worm-like movements of the
tongue - Answer -Tardive Dyskinesia
after a hip replacement, what drug is often used to prevent DVT? - Answer -enoxaparin
After being treated with a first-generation antipsychotic, the patient develops difficulty speaking and
chewing likely due to which adverse reaction? - Answer -Tardive Dyskinesia
Agents that indirectly block the breakdown of acetylcholine and are often used in treatment of
Alzheimer's Disease - Answer -Cholinesterase inhibitors
, All of the following could increase a patient's ability to bleed: - Answer -herbal supplements,
aspirin, TPA
All patients with angina should receive this medication to reduce mortality? - Answer -Aspirin
An autoimmune disease that attacks the nicotinic receptors in skeletal muscle - Answer -
Myasthenia Gravis
An opioid antagonist that works to quickly reverse CNS and respiratory depression - Answer -
Naloxone (Narcan)
Antiseizure medication that carries Black Box warnings for severe skin reactions such as SJS -
Answer -Carbamazepine
Atomoxetine (staterra), clonidine and guanfacine are used in the treatment of which disorder? -
Answer -ADHD
Beta blockers have been used for: - Answer -post MI, HTN, HF
Cause of menstrual-associated migraines - Answer -Drops in estrogen levels
Cholinesterase inhibitors are used in the treatment of what condition? - Answer -Alzheimer's
Disease
Chronic renal failure will affect what element of pharmacokinetics? - Answer -excretion
Chronic use may cause amotivational syndrome or hyperemesis synrome - Answer -Marijuana
(THC)
Clonidine is often prescribed to children to treat this disorder - Answer -ADHD
common side effect of ACE inhibitors: - Answer -cough
Common side effects of dopaminergics? - Answer -Sleep attacks, hallucinations, confusion
Deadly bacterial toxin used in prevention of chronic migraine headaches - Answer -Botox
(Botulinum toxin)
Do not stop this class of drug abruptly due to an increased risk of cardiovascular events - Answer -
Beta-blockers
Dopamine agonist often used in treatment of Parkinson's Disease that is least likely to cause sleep
attacks - Answer -Pramipexole
Drug class used to treat ADHD - Answer -Stimulants
Drug class used to treat extra-pyramidal symptoms - Answer -Anticholinergics
Drug most effective in alcohol withdrawal - Answer -Lorazepam (ativan)
Drug used for acute management of seizures - Answer -Lorazepam
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