NUR 635 - Midterm Exam Latest Update 150 Questions and Correct Answers 1st line abortive drug class for mild to moderate headaches - Correct Answer: NSAIDs
1st line abortive drug for moderate to severe migraine headaches - Correct Answer: Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
1st line drugs for migraine prevention - Correct Answer: Beta Blockers
3Muscle relaxant that is also a schedule IV controlled substance - Correct Answer: Carisoprodal (Soma)
A contraindication for a triptan includes: - Correct Answer: hypertension, MAOI, CAD
A diabetic patient has developed hypertension, which class of medication should be
started? - Correct Answer: ACE inhibitor
A major goal in treating Parkinson's Disease is to restore what in the brain? - Correct
Answer: Dopamine
A patient is taking HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) for HTN. What lab is most important to
monitor? - Correct Answer: potassium (K)
A patient started on warfarin for A-fib should be taught that... - Correct Answer: the INR should be between 2-3
a patient with heart failure that has anginal pain with walking and slight limitation of
activity is what class? - Correct Answer: II
a post-menopausal woman is being seen for HRT, what questions should you ask? -
Correct Answer: Do you smoke cigarettes? Hx of DVT/PE? Hx of hysterectomy?
A pregnant diabetic woman wants to know if she should continue her diabetes medication, you tell her - Correct Answer: she will be switched to insulin during pregnancy
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, excretion - Correct Answer: Pharmacokinetics
Adverse drug reaction that causes difficulty speaking and chewing and worm-like
movements of the tongue - Correct Answer: Tardive Dyskinesia
after a hip replacement, what drug is often used to prevent DVT? - Correct Answer: enoxaparin
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After being treated with a first-generation antipsychotic, the patient develops difficulty speaking and chewing likely due to which adverse reaction? - Correct Answer: Tardive Dyskinesia
Agents that indirectly block the breakdown of acetylcholine and are often used in
treatment of Alzheimer's Disease - Correct Answer: Cholinesterase inhibitors
All of the following could increase a patient's ability to bleed: - Correct Answer: herbal supplements, aspirin, TPA
All patients with angina should receive this medication to reduce mortality? - Correct
Answer: Aspirin
An autoimmune disease that attacks the nicotinic receptors in skeletal muscle - Correct
Answer: Myasthenia Gravis
An opioid antagonist that works to quickly reverse CNS and respiratory depression -
Correct Answer: Naloxone (Narcan)
Antiseizure medication that carries Black Box warnings for severe skin reactions such
as SJS - Correct Answer: Carbamazepine
Atomoxetine (staterra), clonidine and guanfacine are used in the treatment of which
disorder? - Correct Answer: ADHD
Beta blockers have been used for: - Correct Answer: post MI, HTN, HF
Cause of menstrual-associated migraines - Correct Answer: Drops in estrogen levels
Cholinesterase inhibitors are used in the treatment of what condition? - Correct
Answer: Alzheimer's Disease
Chronic renal failure will affect what element of pharmacokinetics? - Correct Answer: excretion
Chronic use may cause amotivational syndrome or hyperemesis synrome - Correct
Answer: Marijuana (THC)
Clonidine is often prescribed to children to treat this disorder - Correct Answer: ADHD
common side effect of ACE inhibitors: - Correct Answer: cough
Common side effects of dopaminergics? - Correct Answer: Sleep attacks,
hallucinations, confusion
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