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NU 150 - Galen - Pharm Test 4 Questions and Answers Sinemet (levodopa-carbidopa) - actions - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to treat Parkinson's Dopaminergic Drug Levodopa crosses the BBB (blood brain barrier) in small amounts→ converted into dopamine (pleasure) Levodopa if given with carbidopa, ↑ drug level that reaches the brain Carbidopa has no affect when given alone Sinemet is the combination of Levodopa/Carbidopa. Carbidopa-conserves more dopamine Levodopa-leaves more dopamine in the b...

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...

Pharmacology for Nurses 6th Edition A Pathophysiological Approach by Michael P. Adams; Norman Holland; Carol Quam Urban 8334, 0 , 8438, 5 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 History of Pharmacology 1.2 Pharmacology: The Study of Medicines 1.3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1.4 Classification of Therapeutic Agents as Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies 1.5 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Classification of Drugs 1.6 Chemical, Generi...

Types of seizures :~~ Tonic-Clonic Absence Myoclonic Febrile (occurs w/ high fever) Jacksonian (only involved one part of body) Psychomotor Status epilepticus Partial seizures :~~ Partial-one area of brain & usually don't spread. SS depend on location -Simple partial -Complex partial (series of reactions associated with seizure) Drugs that treat general seizures do what? :~~ -Stabilize nerve membranes by blocking channels in the cell membrane or altering receptor sites (wor...

Pharmacology for Nurses 6th Edition 8334 8438 6, 8346 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 History of Pharmacology 1.2 Pharmacology: The Study of Medicines 1.3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1.4 Classification of Therapeutic Agents as Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies 1.5 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Classification of Drugs 1.6 Chemical, Generic, and Trade Names for Drugs 1.7 Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs ...

changes in mood or behavior antiepileptics - answer-Increase thereshold of activity in motor cortex ©BRAINBARTER 2024/2025 -Limit the spread of seizure discharge from origin -Decrease the speed of nerve impulses Benzos - answerDiazepam Lorazepam Midazolam Alprazolam Benzos - answerFIRST LINE DRUGS → Status epilepticus, anxiety, ETOH withdrawal Benzos - answerIncrease inhibitory effects of GABA in CNS Benzos - answerFLUMAZENIL= ANTIDOTE Benzos - answerCareful for resp depression in...

DRUGS AFFECTING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ANTICONVULSANTS/ANTISEIZURE MEDICATIONS Prototype : a. Hydantoins - phenytoin (Dilantin) b. Barbiturates - phenobarbital ( Luminal) Adverse effects : - sedation & drowsiness, gingival hyperplasia - diplopia, nystagmus, vertigo, dizziness - thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia Nursing considerations : 1. Advise female clients to use contraceptives. 2. Inform clients taking phenytoin that harmless urine discoloration is common. 3. Warn clients with diab...

Midterm & Final Exam: NR567/ NR 567 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Pharmacology for the AGACNP Quiz Bank| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Chamberlain QUESTION A patient, newly diagnosed with epilepsy, asks the nurse to explain the meaning of the diagnosis. What is the nurse's best response? Answer: Epilepsy is a convulsive disorder caused by electrical discharge in the muscle. QUESTION The nurse is providing patient teaching with a patient who is n...

antiepileptic drugs - Benzos Hydantoins Barbiturates Iminostilbenes Succinimides Gabapentin Anticonvulsants withdrawal seizures - You cannot discontinue antiepileptics abruptly because it causes ______________ _____________. #1 reason for exacerbations is ineffective management of medications antiepileptics - monitor for emergence or worsening depression, suicidial thoughts/behavior, or any changes in mood or behavior

PHARMACOLOGY HESI REVIEW DRUGS AFFECTING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ANTICONVULSANTS/ANTISEIZURE MEDICATIONS Prototype : a. Hydantoins - phenytoin (Dilantin) b. Barbiturates - phenobarbital ( Luminal) Adverse effects : - sedation & drowsiness, gingival hyperplasia - diplopia, nystagmus, vertigo, dizziness - thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia Nursing considerations : 1. Advise female clients to use contraceptives. 2. Inform clients taking phenytoin that harmless urine discoloration is common...