Baclofen - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade – Galen QUESTION Four major signs of parkinson disorder Answer: Tremors Muscle rigidity Bradykinesia (slow movement) and Akinesia (no movement) Asymmetric onset QUESTION Stages of PD Answer: Stage 1: Initial Stage • Unilateral limb involvement • Minimal weakness • Hand and arm t rembling Stage...

A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and has a new prescription for baclofen. Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the medication is having a therapeutic effect? A) Decreased muscle spasticity The nurse should identify that baclofen is an antispasmodic that decreases muscle spasticity in a client who has multiple sclerosis. B) Increased urinary output Urinary frequency is an adverse effect of baclofen rather than a therapeutic effect. C) Increas...

Final Exam: NSG 124/ NSG124 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Herzing QUESTION What is baclofen used for? Answer: muscle spasticity, decrease muscle spasms QUESTION Interferon beta side effects? Answer: flu like symptoms QUESTION What is a common side effect of ace inhibitors? (Lisinopril) Answer: dry cough QUESTION What is memantine used for? Answer: mode...

AchE inhibitors Neostigmine Edrophonium Muscarinic Antagonists Glycopyrrolate Spasmolytics Dantrolene Diazepam Baclofen Tizanidine Gabapentin Progabide Glycine Idrocilamide Riluzole Dantrolene Botulinum toxin Cyclobenzaprine Neuromuscular blockers. Used during surgical procedures and in intensive care units to cause paralysis. NONDEPOLARIZING BLOCKERS • They are competitive antagonists. In small clinical doses they act predominantly at the nicotinic receptor si...

Midterm Exam: NUR635/ NUR 635 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pharmacology Exam Review_ Questions and Verified Answers_ 100% Correct - Grand Canyon QUESTION What are some diseases/disorders/conditions are anticonvulsants used to treat other than seizure disorders? Answer: migraine HA prevention, bipolar DO, epilepsy Examples: carbamazepine(Tegretol), gabapentin(Neurontin), phenobarbital, topiramate(Topamax) QUESTION Anti-seizure med used for prophylactic tx of mig...

Exam 1: NSG 124 / NSG124 (NEW 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: 4 drugs used to treat spasticity Answer: Baclofen (Lioresal) Diazepam (Valium) Dantrolene (Dantrium) Tizanidine (Zanaflex) Q: Drug class: pure opioid agonist Specific drug: morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl, methadone Answer: - name drug class and specific drug example - medication given IV - patients should not drive, operate heavy machinery, or sign...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and has a new prescription for baclofen. Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the medication is having a therapeutic effect? A) Decreased muscle spasticity The nurse should identify that baclofen is an antispasmodic that decreases muscle spasticity in a client who has multiple sclerosis. B) Increased urinary output Urinary frequency is an adverse effect of baclofen rather than a therapeutic effect. C) Increas...

Exam 4: NUR254/ NUR 254 (New 2024/ 2023 Update) Childbearing and Child Caring Families Review| 100% Correct| A Grade - Galen QUESTION Reye's syndrome s/s: fever, N/V, confusion, lethargy, rash, diarrhea, encephalopathy, fatty liver Tx: treat s/s NI: I&O, Steroids, insulin, nuero check, ICP, limit stimulation **liver Bx* **varicella was given aspirin** **No Aspirin** QUESTION Seizure Answer: NI: safety, VS, dont stick anything in mouth, side lying ...

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