Phenothiazines - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CPHT COMPLETE REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS 2024. Which condition is a potential side effect of taking dopamine antagonist, which results in unwanted, involuntary rhythmic movement? Extrapyramidal symptoms Tardive dyskinesia Parkinson's disease Bradykinesia - correct answer Tardive dyskinesia Answer: B - Tardive dyskinesia results from taking dopamine antagonist such as phenothiazines or other medications; the symptoms may continue after medication has been discontinued. Extrapyramidal ...

NUR2407 Pharmacology FINAL EXAM Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. - -Psychosis A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - -Hypotension (They work too well) Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - -acetaminophen (Tylenol) Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - -A1 Blockers such as tamsulosin (...

Sertraline (Zoloft) Major Side Effects Answer insomnia, somnolence, HA, dry mouth, sex dysfunction, nausea & diarrhea Fluoxetine (Prozac) Major Side Effect Answer Activating (UPPER); AGITATION, INSOMNIA, nausea, vomiting, sex dysfunction, GI, serotonin syndrome Paraoxetine (Paxil) Major Side Effects Answer Anticholinergic (can't see, can't sleep, can't shit, can't spit), CYP2D6 inhibitor, increases TCA, phenothiazines, Type 1C antiarrhythmics, weight gain, GI, sex dysfuncti...

NR 602 midterm week 1-4 latest update graded A+ menorrhagia heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding metorrhagia "irregular" intermenstrual bleeding or bleeding between menstrural periods. menometorrhagia "irregular" and heavy menstrural bleeding Post-coidal bleeding that occurs after intercourse post-menopausal bleeding that occurs after a menopausal woman has not had a period at least 12 months PALM Structural abnormalitiies Polyp endocervical: bright red growth n cer...

Chapter 1: History of Mental Health Nursing Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The act of developing a clean environment is a factor in providing effective health care as demonstrated by: A. Nightingale. B. Benner. C. Swanson. D. King. ____ 2. What is the name of the publication written by Florence Nightingale? A. Nursing Sanitation Notes B. Nursing 101 C. Notes on Nursing D. Nursing Notes ____ 3. A long-term goal ...

adverse effects of psyllium - abdominal discomfort, gas nausea/vomiting diarrhea bleeding Action of phenylephrine - cause pupil dilation, increasing the outflow, vasoconstriction and relaxation of ciliary muscle Action of Acetaminophen - Slows production of prostaglandins in CNS blocks generation of pain impulses in peripheral tissue action of antacids - neutralize stomach acid action of antitussives - suppress the cough reflex action of celecoxib - inhibits COX-2 Action of docusate -...

Which condition is a potential side effect of taking dopamine antagonist, which results in unwanted, involuntary rhythmic movement? Extrapyramidal symptoms Tardive dyskinesia Parkinson's disease Bradykinesia - Accurate AnswerTardive dyskinesia Answer: B - Tardive dyskinesia results from taking dopamine antagonist such as phenothiazines or other medications; the symptoms may continue after medication has been discontinued. Extrapyramidal symptoms result from taking antipsychotic m...

GeriatricsFall are the __ leading cause of death among the elderly. - correct answer 6th leading cause What are the common causes of falls? - correct answer -visual impairment (always do a vision test afterwards) -gait impairment (arthritis, muscle weakness, B12 def) -Polypahrmacy -Alcohol Orthostatic hypotension (due to anti-HTN meds and decrease baroreflex!) -vertigo, syncope -acute medical illnesses -neuro d/o (stroke, parkinson's) What types of medications can cause a fall? - c...

Clonodine -answer- Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and nicotine withdrawal and post therpautic neuralgia Guanfacine -answer- hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD Ramelteon (Rozerem) -answer- Insomnia med that does not have inverse risk for patients engaging in activities while somnolent with no memory of having taking pill Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders -answer- Thinking a partial response to medication is ok. Gene...

A client is diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. A physician orders haloperidol (Haldol) 50 mg bid, benztropine (Cogentin) 1 mg prn, and zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg HS. Which client behavior would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine? 1. Tactile hallucinations 2. Tardive dyskinesia 3. Restlessness and muscle rigidity 4. Reports of hearing disturbing voices ANS: 3 Rationale: The symptom of tactile hallucinations and reports of hearing disturbing voices would be addressed by an...