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NUR 2474 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 | A SOLVED 100% CORRECT
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NUR 2474 Pharmacology Exam 11. Lithium therapeutic level
Answer
0.6-1.2 mEq/L
2. Lithium toxicity level
Answer
2 mEq/L
3. Lithium side effects
Answer
Polyuria, fine hand tremor, thirst, dry mouth, increase in motility of GI system
4. Lithium toxic effects
Answer
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
5. Donepezil (Aricept) in Alzheimer's
Answer
a Cholinesterase inhibitor that help to pre- vent the breakdown of acetylcholine, which is a
neurotransmitter involved in learn- ing and memory.1 By preventing the breakdown of the
chemical, communication between nerve cells in the brain may be improved. This can lead to a
slowing down of symptoms or a delay in exhibiting symptoms.
6. Sertraline (Zoloft) and nursing infants
Answer
Safe to use while breastfeeding. Usually low in breast milk compared to other SSRIs and
antidepressants. Most doctors prescribe while nursing as it is safe.
7. Dulozetine (Cymbalta) and alcohol abuse
, Answer
May be useful in lessening anxi- ety-like behaviors and alcohol intake, which may make it useful
as a treatment during alcohol withdrawal. This low dose can decrease alcohol use.
8. Diazepam (Valium) for status epilepticus (seizures)
Answer
Very common first treat- ment for Statue Epilepticus (SE).
9. Side effects
Answer
Undesired effect that occurs when the medication is administered regardless of the dose.
10. Adverse effects
Answer
An unwanted, undesirable effect of a medication that occurs during usual clinical use
11. Allergies
Answer
an overreaction of the immune system to a harmless substance (in this case, a drug), which
triggers an allergic reaction. Specifically, a drug allergy is a reaction mediated by
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies.
12. Intended effect
Answer
The effect the medication is expected to have on the body.
13. teratogenic effect
Answer
Effect of a drug administered to the mother that results in abnormalities in the fetus.
14. Paradoxical effect
Answer
opposite of the intended drug effect
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