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Which of the following side effects is commonly found after long-term therapy with a dopamine prodrug? A. Amenorrhea-galactorrhea B. Arrhythmia C. Blue-gray skin discoloration D. Dyskinesia E. Enuresis - ANSWER D. Dyskinesia

Which of the following chemicals does not satisfy the criteria for a neurotransmitter role in the CNS? (A) Acetylcholine (B) Cyclic AMP (C) Dopamine (D) Glutamic acid (E) Serotonin - ANSWER B (Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a mediator in many receptor mecha- nisms in the CNS, including those for acetylcholine (M 2 ), and norepinephrine (β 1 ). However, the characteristics of cAMP do not satisfy the criteria for a neurotransmitter role (see A. Criteria for Transmitter Status). The answer is B.)

. Which is not correct regarding benzodiazepines and similar drugs clinical use: A. Alprazolam is an effective drug for treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder B. Clonazepam is an effective drug for treatment of phobias C. Diazepam is used for chronic use lithium tolerant patients with bipolar affective disorder D. Intravenous injection of buspirone is used for status epilepticus E. Zaleplon improves alcohol abstinence syndrome - ANSWER D. Intravenous injection of buspirone is used for ...

Are among the 3 most commonly prescribed medications in the USA. - ANSWER antidepressant medications A functional decrease in these amines is thought to result in depression. (Amine hypothesis of depression) - ANSWER serotonin and norepinephrine Nerve growth factor responsible for regulation of neuronal plasticity, resilience, and neurogenesis. - ANSWER Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Antidepressants increase neurogenesis and synaptic connectivity in cortical areas such as: - ANS...

Exam 4: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Galen Q: IV voriconazole (Vfend) should be avoided in pts w/ ... Answer: IV voriconazole (Vfend) should be avoided in pts w/ *RENAL FAILURE* due to cyclodextrin excipient accumulation + *CNS TOXICITY*. Q: Adverse effects of voriconazole (Vfend)? Answer: Adverse effects of voriconazole (Vfend): *HEPATIC TOXICITY* (dose-dependent)/ *VISUAL SYMPTOMS*. ...

Exam 4: NUR 210/ NUR210 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Galen QUESTION Tx blastomycosis? Answer: Tx blastomycosis = *ITRACONAZOLE* + amphotericin B if severe (amphotericin first THEN itraconazole). (24 wks mild-mod or skin; 12 mo for bone) (blastomycosis = dimorphic fungus endemic in central/SE US acquired by inhalation that presents as acute, subacute, or chronic) QUESTION Tx mild-moderate histoplas...

What are NSAIDs? - ANSWER non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAID subclassifications - ANSWER salicylates, propronic acid derivatives, acetic acid derivatives salicylates prototype - ANSWER acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) propronic acid derivative prototype - ANSWER ibuprofen (motril) acetic acid derivative prototype - ANSWER ketorolac (toredol) aspirin mechanism of action - ANSWER inhibition of COX 1 and COX 2, blocks prostaglandins in the periphery

Exam 1: NUR 2474/ NUR2474 Pharmacology Exam Review| Verified Questions and Answers| Grade A| Latest Update 2023/ 2024| Rasmussen Q: If the half-life of a particular medication is 10 hours and we take a 25mg tablet at noon, how much of the substance will remain in our system at 10 PM? Answer: 12.5mg Q: True or False: If a drug's half-life is 24hr or greater, do not dose it more frequently than once per day. Answer: True Q: "What the drug does to the body" is what p...

NUR 2474 Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 1 dopaminergic agent - Answer levodopa/carbidopa anticholinergic agent - Answer benzotrophine cholinesterase inhibitor - Answer donepezil Immunomodulators - Answer interferon beta traditional anti epileptic drugs - Answer phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid atypical anti epileptic drugs - Answer oxcarbazepine lamotrigdine barbiturates - Answer Phenobarbital muscle spams drugs - Answer baclofen dantrolene 1st generation antips...

Midterm Exam: NR 565 / NR565 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pharmacology Exam Review | Weeks 1-4 Covered| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers -Chamberlain QUESTION Drugs not safe to take with opioids? Answer: -Benzos -Other opioids -Antihistamines - CNS depressants QUESTION What are the key responsibilities of prescribing opioids? Answer: -Check the PDMP -Assess for abuse -Non pharm options used -Assess when to d/c -Med reconciliation -Give lowest...