Levodopa and carbidopa - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Final Exam: NR601 / NR 601 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum | Exam Review Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Parkinson’s disease primary features Answer: - bradykinesia - resting tremor - muscular rigidity - postural instability Question: is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized primarily by motor symptoms Answer: Parkinson's Disease (PD) Question: tx for Parkinson’s dis...

Final Exam: NR566/ NR 566 Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family Review- (Latest Update 2024/ 2025) - Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: Drugs for neuropsychiatric symptoms Answer: risperidone, olanzapine Q: Transdermal patch of Rivastigmine used for Answer: Dementia associated with Parkinson's Q: Rivastigmine (Exelon) dosing Answer: 1.5 mg BID Q: Which dementia drug is NOT metabolized by CYP450 Answer...

Final Exam: NR 568/ NR568 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Pharmacology for the AGPCNP- Guide with Verified Answers -100% Correct- Grade A- Chamberlain Q: What is the therapeutic goal for Helen and others with Parkinson's Dis- ease (PD)? Answer: The therapeutic goal for Helen and others with Parkinson's disease is symptom management. The ideal treatment would reverse neuronal degeneration or at least prevent further degeneration and control symptoms. Unfortunately, the ideal treatme...

ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT HESI RN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to A. Decrease production of gastric secretions. B. Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer. C. Correct Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above. D. Decrease gastric motor activity. 2. In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cephulac), which outcome would indicate that the drug is performing as intended? A. An...

Exam 4: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Herzing Q: Diagnostic Test for Parkinson's Answer: Use of Levodopa for one week Q: Nursing Interventions for Parkinson's Answer: Safety Aspiration Dietary consult for weight loss Supplemental feedings Weight weekly Help with meals Q: What type of exercise can a patient with Parkinson's not do? Answer: Treadmill Q: 3 Keys to Communication with Parkinson...

NUR 2474 Pharmacology For Professional Nursing Exam 1 Blueprint (2 sets) 2023 With Revised Correct Answers. Half-life- time required for the concentration or amount of drug in the body to be reduced by one-half handwritten orders- A prescription for medications/ referrals Application of Pharmacology in Patient care= (1) pre-administration assessment, (2) dosage and administration, (3) evaluating and promoting therapeutic effects, (4) minimizing adverse effects, (5) minimizing adverse inte...

HESI Exam Version 2: NUR100 / NUR 100 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis Question: A client is receiving ampicillin sodium (Omnipen) for a sinus infection. The nurse should instruct the client to notify the healthcare provider immediately if which symptom occurs? Answer: rash Question: The nitrate isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) is prescribed for a client with angina. Which instruction should the...

prototype for antipsychotic (trade/generic), treatment for schizophrenia - ANSWER-haldol/haloperidol how long does it take the typical antipsychotic drug to reach its therapeutic effect? - ANSWER-several days what would you say if a patient calls and states that the antipsychotic drug isn't working within the 1st couple of days? - ANSWER-keep taking it (they don't work right away) what should we inform the patient about antipsychotics concerning taking the prescription? - ANSWER-take ...

Exam 2: NUR100 / NUR 100 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis Question: Phenytoin blood level Answer: 10-20 mcg/mL; 1-2mcg/mL IF OUT OF RANGE NOTIFY PROVIDER Question: Major adverse effects of carbidopa Answer: Dyskinesia Question: When should client take carbidopa Answer: In the morning; 30 mins before or 1 hr. after meals Question: What is the "on-off" phenomenon? Answer...

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...