Maoi htn crisis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BMI - higher BMI - higher doses age - liver and kidney function could be immature or impaired gender - females have increased body fat, leading to changes in medication absorbtion med tolerance - could come from long term use, or IV drug use. med accumulation - results in decrease renal function, therefore excretion/absorption psychological factors - the placebo effect inadequate gastric function - decreased GI absorption, diarrhea vascular insufficiency - arterial insufficiency, med do...

What serotonin receptor makes an antipsychotic atypical? - 5HT2A What is a contraindication for bupropion (Wellbutrin)? - Bulimia A week after raising the dose of risperidone (Risperdal), the patient reports a change in mental status, fever, and rigidity. These symptoms are consistent with - Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) Which of the following findings would raise concern in a pre-school wellness exam for a 5-year-old girl? - Height 43 inches, weight 55lbs A client is suffering from S...

ATI PROCTORED PHARMACOLOGY EXAM NOTES (5 STAR RATED FOR YOUR EXAMS) Haloperidol, chlorpromazine “antipsychotic” ○ For schizo, manic states, drug-induced psychosis, aggressive/ agitated patients ○ EPS symptoms ■ Dystonia - abnormal muscle movements, twitching ■ Akathisia- inability to sit still ■ Parkinsonism - tremor, slow movement, stiffness (rigidity) ■ NPS - fever, fluctuating BP ■ Tardive dyskinesia - movement of face, tongue sticking out, blinking of eyes ○ An...

Mr. Smith is going in for an elective surgical procedure. He is currently taking Selegiline. Which medication is he not able to take? -Morphine -Codeine -NSAIDs -Meperidine - Answer- - Meperidine is prohibited when a patient is taking an MAOI (Selegiline) due to risk of HTN crisis and death. Rationale: Meperidine is strictly prohibited when a patient is treated on a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), due to the risk of hypertensive crisis and death. Hypertensive crisis and death c...

PMHNP Boards - Scientific Foundation and Advance Practice Skills, 2024. Which of the following is a contraindication to benzodiazepines? a. Acute alcohol intoxication b. Acute narrow angle glaucoma c. Psychosis d. All the above a. Acute alcohol intoxication In the pharmacological treatment of psychosis, when antipsychotics are administered, which block dopamine, a secondary effect is blocking in another tract, which causes potential prolactin problems, such as gynecomastia in males. Thi...

Pain Management Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Parkinson's Disease - answerChemical imbalance (low dopamine and high acetylcholine) Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease - answerslow slurred monotonous speech, blank face, rigidity and tremor of extremities and head forward tilt to posture, reduced arm swinging, short shuffling gait Anti-Parkinson Drugs - answerCannot reverse neuronal damage. Only treats symptoms 2 broad classes of drugs: Dopaminergic agents and anticholinergic agen...

NR442 EXAM 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which medical conditions are CNS stimulants approved to treat? a. ADHD b. Anorexia c. Narcolepsy d. Obesity e. PTSD - Answer- A, C ,D Prior to administering a serotonin agonist ('triptan'), it is most important for the nurse to assess the patient for a history of: a.Hypertension b.Allergy to penicillin c. Chronic bronchitis d. Cataracs - Answer- a CNS stimulants are C/I for patients with a hx of which condition? a. CAD b. cardiac dysr...

N222 Mental health study guide (Answered 2022/2023) what are the only 3 reasons to put someone on hold? DTS, DTO, GD medications to treat EPS? diphenhydramine benztropine Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Life-threatening muscle rigidity, fever, and rhabdomyolysis. how often should restraints be renewed for adults? every 4 hours how often should restraints be renewed for children/ adolescents? every 2 hours autocratic leadership A form of leadership in which the leader makes decision...

Lithium - ANS Salt for mania and suicidal patients therapeutic blood level is 0.6-1.2, check renal function and TSH GI symptoms show toxicity, no NSAIDS SSRIS - ANS fluoxetine, peroxtine, sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram SSRI SE - ANS sexual dysfunction due to decrease in libido, weight gain, Suicidal ideation (black box warning) Fluoxetine - ANS long half life (2 weeks) 10-60 mg is therapeutic range Sertraline - ANS for pregnant/breastfee...

Cephalosporin – -broad spectrum -ceph/cefs -Similar to PCN/ don't give if PCN allergy -can cause bleeding w/ other bleeding meds monitor bleeding time (tonsil story) - Disulfiram reaction (puke & puke & puke) just like Flagyl, the protozoal drug - Store in fridge & take with food ALL antibiotics have these side effects – - allergy, hypersensitivity - suprainfection - organ (kidney & ear) toxicity - lowers OC effectiveness Vancomyocin – - serious infections like MRSA - colitis by...