Sinemet - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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....

Pharmacology Final Exam Questions with Verified Solutions 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 (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar. Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________...

Hondros Nur 185 Final Exam Latest Update Graded A+ Aspirin - Anti-platelet, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory & analgesic - Overuse causes - tinnitus (ringing in the ears) - NO children - Reye syndrome - Can be enteric coated - Used to prevent strokes, MI Heparin Antidote - Protamine sulphate Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) acetaminophen antidote carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) - Signs of Parkinson's disease: Shuffled gait, bradykinesia, tremors, muscle rigidity - Serious adverse ef...

HSC 343 Exam 2 Questions with All Correct Answers What are cholinesterase inhibitors? - Answer- -work to increase Ach in the brain by decreasing its rate of breakdown -modest improvements in behavior, cognition and function are seen What are side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors? - Answer- GI distress, HA, dizziness and bronchoconstriction What does Donepezil cause? - Answer- GI secretion and bradycardia What does Rivastigmine cause? - Answer- significant GI side effect, includ...

Aspirin - Answer - Anti-platelet, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory & analgesic - Overuse causes - tinnitus (ringing in the ears) - NO children - Reye syndrome - Can be enteric coated - Used to prevent strokes, MI Heparin Antidote - - Answer Protamine sulphate Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) - Answer acetaminophen antidote carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) - Answer - Signs of Parkinson's disease: Shuffled gait, bradykinesia, tremors, muscle rigidity - Serious adverse effect: thou...

HESI PN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM PACK-BEST FOR 2023 EXAM REVIEW2 UPDATED 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 perform...

NAPLEX PREP 2024 Questions with 100% Correct Answers abacavir/lamivudine Epzicom Acetaminophen Tylenol (Oral) and Ofirmev (Injection) Acetaminophen/Codeine Tylenol with Codeine #2, #3, #4 Acetylcysteine Acetadote Acyclovir Zovirax Adapalene Differin Albuterol ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA Albuterol/Ipratropium Combivent Respimat, DuoNeb Alendronate Fosamax Allopurinol Zyloprim (PO), Aloprim (Injection) Alvimopan Entereg ...

NAPLEX 2024 BRAND AND GENERIC Questions with 100% Correct Answers ABACAVIR/ LAMIVUDINE: Epzicom ACYCLOVIR: Zovirax ADAPALENE: Differin ALBUTEROL: ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir Respiclick ALENDRONATE: Fosamax ALLOPURINOL: Zyloprim (PO), Aloprim (IV) ALPRAZOLAM: Xanax ALVIMOPAN: Entereg AMIODARONE: Pacerone (PO), Nexterone (IV) AMLODIPINE: Norvasc AMLODIPINE/ BENAZEPRIL: Lotrel AMOXICILLIN/ CLARITHROMYCIN/ LANSO...

A patient with suspected Parkinson's disease is initially being assessed by the nurse. When is the best time to assess for the presence of a tremor? When the patient is resting When the patient is ambulating When the patient is preparing his or her meal tray to eat When the patient is participating in occupational therapy - >>When the patient is resting The clinic nurse caring for a patient with Parkinson's disease notes that the patient has been taking levodopa and carbidopa (S...

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...