Midterm Exam: NR566 / NR 566
(Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family | Exam Study Guide | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
When to prescribe an intranasal glucocorticoid
Answer:
For seasonal allergic rhinitis (Fluticasone)
Question:
which medication may cause a rare but serious neuropsychiatric effects in patients
Answer:
montelukast
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Question:
is montelukast useful for treating infectious rhinitis and congestion
Answer:
no
Question:
what are the neuropsychiatric effects of montelukast
Answer:
agitation, aggression, hallucination, depression, insomnia, and suicidal thinking and behavior.
Question:
how does montelukast effect on the body
Answer:
dosing varies with age and effects can be experienced at any time during treatment or until the agent has been cleared from the body.
Question:
Which weight loss drug(s) are associated with a suicide risk in children, adolescents, and young adults
Answer:
Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave) & Liraglutide 2 / 3
Question:
What would happen if lorcaserin is given with a CYP2D6 substrate
Answer:
It can increase substrate levels, so the dose of the substrate may need to be lowered to prevent toxicity
Question:
Which weight loss drugs are DEA scheduled drugs
Answer:
Lorcaserin, Diethyloprione, Phentermine/Topiramate
Question:
On-going monitoring needs with long-term use of Phentermine
Answer:
Cardiac function monitoring
Question:
At what BMI level should bariatric surgery be considered
Answer:
Greater than 35
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