Cns pharmacology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 1: NSG533 / NSG 533 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Complete Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonists (cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine, ranitidine) Answer: Decrease acid secretion by blocking histamine receptors in gastric parietal cells Relief from typical acute GERD symptoms and prophylactic More effective than antacids for chronic GERD but less effective than PPIs May be dosed intermittently or on schedule...

Exam 2: NSG533 / NSG 533 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: NSAID use Nonselective COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitors (COX-2 does anti-inflammation) Precaution: GI issues, renal toxicity, antiplatelet effect No NSAID is better than others- but vary from patient to patient Best for: RA, menstrual cramps, postsurgical pain, bony metastasis Flat-dose curve response: higher doses aren't more effective than moderate doses bu...

Exam 1: NSG 124/ NSG124 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing Q: 4 drugs used to treat spasticity Answer: Baclofen (Lioresal) Diazepam (Valium) Dantrolene (Dantrium) Tizanidine (Zanaflex) Q: Drug class: pure opioid agonist Specific drug: morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl, methadone Answer: - name drug class and specific drug example - medication given IV - patients should not drive, operat...

Exam 2: NSG318 / NSG 318 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Introduction to Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: general anesthetics Answer: depress the CNS to alleviate pain and cause loss of consciousness Question: what may be involved in balanced anesthesia? Answer: hypnotic given the night before -premedication with opioid analgesic or benzodiazepine plus an anticholinergic 1 hour before surgery to decrease secretions -short...

Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (NEW Update 2024/2025) Pharmacology | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain QUESTION Acetaminophen (tylenol) Answer: non-opioid analgesic; can alter liver function, antipyretic and analgesic effects QUESTION Acetaminophen MOA Answer: blocks pain impulses peripherally by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis QUESTION Acetaminophen indications Answer: mild to moderate pain (3-5), fever, ...

Exam 3: NSG 124 / NSG124 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: Beta Blockers: -olol caution in patients w/ asthma can mask the symptoms of hyperglycemia s/e: pulmonary edema, bradycardia DONT discontinue abruptly Q: Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Answer: Antiarrhythmic life threatening arrhythmia administered IV Q: Adderall Answer: CNS stimulant: weight loss dry mouth headache Q: MI Answer: life long aspirin therapy Q: ...

Exam 2: PRN 1381/ PRN1381 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates) Principles of Pharmacology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Asthma is treated with two Medications Answer: Beta 2 Receptors Inhaled corticosteroids Q: COPD Answer: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, lung Dz commonly seen in smokers Medications are the same as Asthma, but with mucolytics Q: bronchodilator Answer: a medication that relaxes and expands the bronch...

Exam 2: NUR100 / NUR 100 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis Question: can exacerbate the symptoms of Tourette's syndrome. Answer: CNS stimulants Question: Epilepsy Answer: is a chronic condition that requires regular and continuous medication treatment. Question: The goal of antiepileptic drug therapy is to Answer: control or prevent seizures while maintaining a reasonable quality...

Final Exam: NSG 124 / NSG124 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: What is a AE of Vancomycin? Answer: Red man syndrome Q: What should be monitored while taking Vancomycin? Answer: Troughs and kidney function Q: What does red man syndrome cause and what do you do? Answer: Slow down the medication/infusion, run it over 60 minutes Q: What do you do before giving a specific antibiotic to a pt who is presenting wit...

Exam 1: NSG 124 / NSG124 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: Spasicity Baclofen, dantrolene, cyclobenzaprine, tizpizandine Q: Baclofen Answer: Reduces spasticity for multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries short half life 4-4.5 CNS drowsiness, dizziness, fatigues, weakness GI constipation, urinary rentention MUST TAPPER OFF Q: Dantrolene (Tantrum) Answer: Works directly on skeletal muscle, minimal effects...