Parkinsons meds - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Final NR 566 Exam Questions With Complete Solution Doxazosin side effects (due to alpha 1 receptor being blocked) - CORRECT ANSWER dizziness/syncope, headache, first-dose orthostatic hypotension, drowsiness, nasal congestion Dutasteride (finasteride) patient teaching - CORRECT ANSWER benefits take months to develop, must continue taking med even if improvement not rapidly seen may lower ejaculatory volume & libido How to know Terazosin is working? - CORRECT ANSWE...

What happens in patients with parkinson's? - ANS • A decrease in normal dopamine levels; the nerve cells that produce dopamine break down • Progressively gets worse over time s&s of Parkinson's - ANS Mask-like blank expression stooped posture tremors shuffling gait What is the mechanism of action of parkinson's medications? - ANS increase levels of dopamine or antagonize effects of Ach What are indirect acting meds for parkinson? - ANS Indirec...

What happens in patients with Parkinson's? • A decrease in normal dopamine levels; the nerve cells that produce dopamine break down • Progressively gets worse over time s&s of Parkinson's Mask-like blank expression stooped posture tremors shuffling gait What is the mechanism of action of parkinson's medications? increase levels of dopamine or antagonize effects of Ach What are indirect acting meds for parkinson? Indirect acting dopaminergic drugs Dopamine Modulators COMT Inhibitor Dir...

NU 641 Quiz 3 Questions with All Correct Answers Estrogen derivatives may decrease serum concentrations of - Answer- lamotrigine (lamictal) seizure disorder treatment during conception and pregnancy - Answer- lamotrigine and levetiracetam monotherapy drugs to avoid during pregnancy/conception - Answer- valproate (depakote) first line agents for parkinsons disease - Answer- dopamine agonists (amatadine, bromocriptine, pramipexole, ropinirole, and rotigotine common Alzheimers treat...

What are the 9 rights? - ANSWER 1)Right pt: name & DOB,2) Right dose, 3)Right form, 4) Right med 5) Right route, 6) Right time, 7) Right documentation, 8) Right to refuse, 9) Right reason 10) Right response evaluation What can help prevent med errors - ANSWER check med 3 times, use leading zeros, verify unclear orders with HCP. high alert medications - ANSWER must be checked by 2 nurses Bioavailability - ANSWER amount of drug available for use vs amount absorbed which route has highest bi...

What is true of interprofessionality? All health professionals have individual professional competencies What is the significance of an experimental p-value of 0.05 There is a 5% chance of a similar result occurring by chance alone What percentage of children with oppositional defiance disorder will develop conduct disorder? 30% In the DSM-5, selective mutism is now considered what type of disorder? anxiety disorder Symptoms of selective mutism must persist for at least 1 month Common...

NFDN 1002 midterm notes with 100% correct solutions Physician's Role - Correct Answer ️️ -- order medication - write - document pt. diagnosis and need for medication Pharmacist's Role - Correct Answer ️️ -- fill/dispense the medication order - ensure prescription are valid Nurse's Role - Correct Answer ️️ -- administer drug - checking right dose, route, client, and need for drug Pre Medication Administration - Correct Answer ️️ -- determine the need for meds. - potent...

1 MED SURG EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ what should you absolute neutrophil count be (ANC) Correct Answer: neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC <1500 moderate neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC 500-999 severe neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC < 500 things to avoid if pt is neutropenic Correct Answer: - fresh cut flowers (wilt, die, grow mold) - processed meats, undercooked meats (food bourne illness) chemo & radiation Correct Answer: cannot d...

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NSG 6420 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Most accurate test in diagnosing pancreatitis? -Answer-LIPASE When to d/c an ACE I based on creatinine -Answer-2.0 Predisposing factors of hyperthyroidism -Answer-Fam hx of hyperthy or other autoimmune, RA, vitiligo, pernicious anemia, trisomy 21, pregnancy/mothers with grave's, puberty, myasthenia gravis, addison, amiodarone, Iodine contrast dye, stress, sex steroids, DM I, SLE, smoking, neck radiation hypothyroidism prevalence -Answer-More prev...