Levodopa action - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NAPLEX Practice Questions with 100% Correct Answers What is the range for acute manic episode treatment with lithium? 0.8-1.2 mEq/L higher than maintenance treatment Which medication may potentially interact with and raise lithium levels? A. metoprolol B. lisinopril C. Tenormin D. APAP lisinopril affects the kidneys!! Which is a side effect of lithium that commonly occurs in patients taking long term? A. ataxia B. constipation C. hypothyroidism D. neuropathy C. hypot...

1. A client with congestive heart failure (CHF) is being discharged with a new prescription for the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor captopril (Capoten). The nurse's discharge instruction should include reporting which problem to the healthcare provider? 2. The nurse is preparing the 0900 dose of losartan (Cozaar), an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), for a client with hypertension and heart failure. The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results and notes that the client...

NBDE Part II – Pharmacology Exam Questions & Answers 2024/25 what is the central mechanism of action in a patient treated for Parkinson's disease with levodopa (L-DOPA)? - ANSWERSit replenishes insufficient dopamine levels what is an antihistamine that can also be injected as an LA if a patient is allergic to ester and amide anesthetics? - ANSWERSdiphenhydramine vaginal candidiasis can be treated by which of the following anti fungal drugs? - ANSWERSfluconazole what is the likel...

Primary parkinsons correct answers -idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons correct answers -occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms correct answers -bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx correct answers -eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/anxiety, loss...

Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias Exam 2023 latest update 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - answer1200 mcg Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? - answerCompress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? - answerDeflate the balloon...

NUR 3145 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 | QUESTIONS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | RATED A+ Parkinson's Disease Medications - Mechanism of action: increase levels of dopamine and/or antagonize effects of Ach Indirect acting dopaminergic drugs - selegiline (Zelapar) -indirect acting dopamine receptor agonists (MAO-B inhibitor); inhibits the action of the enzyme monoamine oxidase; primary role of MAO is the breakdown of catecholamines; prevents breakdown of lepadopa used in early stage ; adjunct...

Drugs for Central Nervous System Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 10th Edition Exam 100% solved 1. Which neurotransmitter has an inhibitory action within the CNS? a. Epinephrine b. Acetylcholine c. Norepinephrine d. Gamma-aminobutyric acid - answerd. Gamma-aminobutyric acid 2. A 73-year-old male patient newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) is prescribed a dopamine agonist. The patient's wife asks you to explain how this class of drugs will work to h...

PHARM I FINAL SG Lsus NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS What is the drug goal of Parkinson's disease? - Answer-Minimize symptoms Carbidopa needs __________ in order to work - Answer-levodopa Levodopa does cross into the brain where its metabolized into _________ and replaces the _________ deficiency. - Answer-dopamine, dopamine when taking levodopa, the client should avoid excessive intake of foods rich in - Answer-Vitamin B6 Patient should take levodopa with food or ...

NUR 3145 EXAM 4 | COMPLETE QUESTION { ANSWERED} LATEST 2024 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 med...

Hesi Milestone Exam Practice Version 1 (2023/ 2024) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: The healthcare provider prescribed Naproxen twice daily for a client with osteoarthritis of the hands. The client tells the nurse that the drug does not seem to be effective after three weeks. Which is the best response for the nurse to provide? a. The frequency of the dosing is necessary to increase the effectiveness b. Therapeutic blood levels of this drug are reached in 4 to 6 weeks c....