Dextromethorphan - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 1: NSG554/ NSG 554 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) - Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care I Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: The most frequent cause of orthostatic hypotension in elderly Answer: Peripheral autonomic dysfunction due to reduced baroreflex sensitivity associated with aging Q: Orthostatic hypotension associated medications and diseases Answer: diuretics, antihypertensive, alpha blockers, nitrates, CCB, opiates, and antidep...

Final Exam: NR546 / NR 546 Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Final Exam Review | 2024 / 2025 Update | Complete Guide Questions and Verified Answers | Updated!! – Chamberlain Q: Adjunct treatment for depression Answer: Antipsychotic medications are sometimes prescribed at low doses as adjunctive medications for severe depression Q: Newer tx for resistant depression: esketamine (Spravato) Answer: nasal spray for the treatment of major d...

Benefits of Vitamin D - Maintenance of blood calcium and phosphorus balance Boosts immunity Boosts mood Def. Linked to Psychosis Benztropine (Cogentin) - Tx: Parkinson's and MILD EPS Class: anticholinergic AE: TACHYCARDIA, blurred vision, dry eyes Dextromethorphan - -Antitussive (antagonizes NMDA glutamate receptors). -Synthetic codeine analog. Has mild opioid effect when used in excess. -Naloxone can be given for overdose. Mild abuse potential. -May cause *serotonin syndrome* if comb...

NSG 6005 Pharm Week 4 Respiratory, Asthma, COPD, AntiHistamines Quiz The first-line treatment for cough related to a upper respiratory infection in a five-year-old is: A. Fluids and symptomatic care B. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for kids) C. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC) D. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (NyQuil for kids) - ANSWER A. Fluids and symptomatic care Pregnant patients with asthma may...

Exam 3: NUR 210/ NUR210 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A| Galen QUESTION What is the use of Isoniazid? Answer: treatment of TB QUESTION What do you give to counter act Isoniazid? Answer: pyridoxine (b6) QUESTION What are the side effects of Isoniazid? Answer: drowsiness, tremors, rash, blurred vision, photosensitivity, tinnitus, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth and consti- pation QUE...

Portage NURS 251 Pharmacology Test 2 – With Complete Solutions (100% Correct) Portage NURS 251 Pharmacology Test 2 – With Complete Solutions (100% Correct) Define the following terms: Alternative medicine, complementary medicine, dietary supplement, and herbal medicine. - ANSWER - Alternative medicine- herbal medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, reflexology, and any other therapies traditionally not emphasized in Western medical schools. Complementary medicine- alternative me...

MH701 final exam Test Bank Updated with complete solution MDD - ANSWER 5 or more symptoms over 2 week period, one of which is depressed mood. Dysthymia - ANSWER 2 years of depressed mood more days than not. (children can be 1 year and irritable) Serotonin - ANSWER Neurotransmitter that is decreased in depression, affects satisfaction, sociality, GI motility, appetite, platelet function Neurotransmitters involved in de...

Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 3 Latest Update Graded A+ diphenhydramine (Benadryl) **Antihistimine** -H1 blocker- prevents histimine response -Decrease nasopharyngeal secretions -ANTICHOLINERGIC side effects (cant see, spit, pee, poop) -Drowziness ^^ CNS depression dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin, Sucrets) **Antitusive** - Supresses cough -Reduces secretions HIGH DOSES CAN CAUSE HALLUCINATIONS >> SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR PATIENTS WITH A PRODUCTIVE COUGH Treatme...

Cough can be a side effect of which meds? Hypertensives: ~ACE inhibitors ~ARBs ~beta blockers -Nitrofurantoin -Aminoglycosides (ex. Gentamicin) Chronic cough (define) A cough that lasts > 8 weeks Most common cause of chronic cough? **Cigarette smoking** ^triggers the cough reflex by direct bronchial irritation Arnold reflex (define) Mechanical stimulation of external auditory meatus can cause cough ^check ears for cerumen or hairs impinging on the TM Crackles vs. rhonchi Crackles- typic...

Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine s/e and a/r correct answers-nervous, jittery Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine contraindication/caution correct answers-HTN -cardiac issues -diabetes Oxymetazoline HCL & Pseudoephredrine interactions correct answers-caffeine -antihypertensive meds -antidysrhythmic meds Fluticasone action (Intranasal glucocorticoids) correct answers-steroidal action decreases inflammation Fluticasone uses correct answers-allergic rhinitis -short term use du...