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Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 Graded A+
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Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2Graded A+ 2024
A child on Topiramate that wants to play sports should monitor what? - ANS-Don't get
overheated. Topiramate may affect his ability to sweat in the heat.
Blood levels need to be monitored with Lithium because why? - ANS-Lithium has a
narrow therapeutic range so it is important to recognize toxicity
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? -
ANS-Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good
compliance
Epi and norepi causes what to break down? - ANS-Fat cells to break down stored fat
Ethosuximide (Zarontin), an anti-seizure medication can cause what? - ANS-Blood
dyscrasias
Gentamycin is known to cause what? - ANS-Ototoxicity and hearing loss
How fast does Celexa start to demonstrate effects? - ANS-Improved appetitie and
concentration in 1-2 weeks.
How long does it take for SSRIs to take effect - ANS-2-6 weeks
IF patients are hypersensitive to Sulfa, what other medications will they be sensitive to?
- ANS-Loop Diuretics, thiazide diuretics, and sulfonylureas
Name 3 things ta Rifampin is prescribed for? - ANS-TB, leprosy, legionella
Patients taking Topiramate need to be monitored for what electrolyte imbalance? - ANS-
Decreased sodium bicarb leading to hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
Phenelzine (Nardil) is a MAOI. What teaching needs to be done with this medication? -
ANS-He should not use serotonergic drugs like Imitrex. Also, this class of medication
interacts with yogurt, sour cream, soy sauce, etc.
Phenelzine (Nardil) may cause what if there is an interaction with known contraindicated
foods? - ANS-Hypertensive crisis
Phentermine releases what two chemicals? - ANS-Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Rifampin is used to treat what? - ANS-TB
, Side effects of rifampin? - ANS-Joint pain because it can precipitate gout and it is
hepatotoxic.
SSRIs may cause what onset of action symptoms? - ANS-Nausea, but this will usually
resolve in a week.
Sulfa antibiotics can cause what? - ANS-Stephen Johnsons Syndrome and toxic
epidermal necrolysis
Tetracycline should be avoided with what foods and medications? - ANS-Calcium ions
milk, yogurt, or other dairy products
Methotrexate
The American Heart Association recommedations for prophylaxis antibiotic use prior to
dental care are... - ANS-1. Prosthetic cardiac valve or prosthetic material used in valve
repair
2. Previous Endocarditis
3. The following congenital diseases
I. Unrepaired cyanotic congenital heart disease including palliative shunts and conduits
II. Completely repaired congenital heart disease with prosthetic material device,
whether placed surgically or with a catheter for 6 months following the procedure
III. Repaired congenital heart disease with residual effects at the site or adjacent to the
site of a prosthetic patch or prosthetic device which inhibit endothelialization
IV. Cardiac transplantation recipients with cardiac valvular disease
Topiramate treats seizures and what is one common side effect? - ANS-Normal side
effect is weight loss, especially in higher dose patients
What antibiotic is used for dental appointments? - ANS-Amoxicillin 2 gm for adults
50mg/kg in children
What antifungal can be used topically? - ANS-Clotrimazole
What are appropriate antibiotics to prescribe to pregnant women and children? - ANS-
PCN or Cephalosporins
(Amoxicillin, or Augmentin)
What are autonomic effects that you can get from seratonin syndrome? - ANS-
Shivering, sweating, hyperthermia, vasoconstriction, tachycardia, nausea, diarrhea
What are long acting Benzos prescribed for? - ANS-Treatment of anxiety
What are short acting Benzos prescribed for? - ANS-Treatment of insomnia
What are Signs and symptoms of seratonin syndrome? - ANS-Headache, agitation,
mental confusion, hallucinations, coma
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