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Parkinson's DiseaseChemical imbalance (low dopamine and high acetylcholine) Symptoms of Parkinson's Diseaseslow slurred monotonous speech, blank face, rigidity and tremor of extremities and head forward tilt to posture, reduced arm swinging, short shuffling gait Anti-Parkinson DrugsCannot reverse neuronal damage. Only treats symptoms 2 broad classes of drugs: Dopaminergic agents and anticholinergic agents (anticholinergic = antimuscarinic = parasympathetic)

What is Bethanechol? - cholinergic/muscarinic agonist/parasympathomimetic agent Bethanechol treats - urinary retention Bethanechol SFX - Hypotension, diarrhea, exacerbation of asthma, dysrhythmias in pts with hyperthyroidism What is Cevimeline? - cholinergic/muscarinic agonist/parasympathomimetic agent Cevimeline treats - xerostomia in Sjogren Syndrome What is Pilocarpine? - cholinergic/muscarinic agonist/parasympathomimetic agent Pilocarpine treats - Topical tx for glaucoma ...

N115 Final Study Exam Questions and Answers Adverse effects of methylxanthines include all of the following except which one? a. narrow therapeutic window and drug interactions b. restlessness, insomnia c. hepatic toxicity d. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea - Ans:-ANS: C Which of the following describes the mechanism of action of omalizumab (Xolair), a new asthma treatment that must be injected subQ? a. inhibit antigen-induced release of immunoglobulin E (IgE) from lung tissue b. inhibition...

30 minute single use sterilization system useful for endoscopes - steris peracetic acid a cicatrix is - a scar a ganglion is - collection of nerve endings a wrapped tray of instruments is sterilized in a gravity displacement steam sterilizer at 250 degrees for how long - 30 mins 20mins for basin sets abbreviation for left eye -OS right-OD adenoids are what - pharyngeal tonsils amputated limb is sent to - pathology anaphylaxis - away from protection another phrase for supine position ...

Exam 2: NURS 660/ NURS660 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Guide | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- Maryville Q: Citalopram (Celexa) Answer: -SSRI -neurotransmitters involved: serotonin and histamine 1 -Unique mild antihistamine properties may contribute to sedation and fatigue in some patients -SE: hyponatremia (rare), higher doses (>40mg) associated with QTc prolongation (FDA Black Box warning), in adults >60 20mg is...

NURS 615: Advanced Pharm - Exam 4 Review What is tiotropium? - ANSWER (Spiriva) Tiotropium bromide (INN) is a long-standing, 24 hour, anticholinergic bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, (COPD). What is tiotropium used for maintenance treatment of? - ANSWER COPD, which inc...

NURS 660 EXAM LATEST VERSION – REAL EXAM QUESTIONS – A GRADE Aliphatic Phenothiazines (Chlorpromazine, Levomepromazine, Promazine and Triflupromazine) - Answer-These group of Phenothiazine medications are low/medium potency agents, with high sedation, medium anti-muscarinic effects, and medium extrapyramidal side effects. Piperidine (Mesoridazine, Pericyazine, Pipotiazine, and Thiordiazine) - Answer-This group of Phenothiazine medications are low-medium potency agents, with medium sedat...

Adrenergics create a "surge" of catecholamines (dopamine, adrenaline, noradrenaline) What do alpha- adrenergics do? peripheral arteries (vasoconstrict) Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:02 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More What do beta1- adrenergics do? heart (rate accelerates), increases CO, increases metabolic needs What do beta2- adrenergics do? bronchioles (dilate), coronary arteries (vasodilate), uterus (cont...

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Diphenhydramine toxicity - sedation, antimuscarinic, anti alpha adrenergic DNA from three vesicles on a person infected with HSV, when treated with restriction enzymes will show what pattern of bands? - all bands will be identical pt has fever, hx of several pyelonephritis, urosepsis, anemia, painful renal masses that are yellow with necrotic center, epitheloid with partially clear and granular to foamy cells, bacterial culture positive for proteus - xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis kid ...