NURS 05505 EXAM 2 Pharmacology
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A nurse is assessing a patient whoa has a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder, and knows it is important to determine whether the patient has which of the symptoms specific to this symptom? - CORRECT ANSWER: Inability to concentrate at work and complete usual assignments
Alzheimer's Medications - CORRECT ANSWER: 1) Donepezil (Aricept)
2) Galantamine (Razadyne) 3) Rivastigmine (Exelon)
An older adult receives levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (Stalevo). The nurse is
concerned primarily about which problem with the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Muscle twitching
Tip: Muscle twitching may indicate toxicity.
ANS Medications - CORRECT ANSWER: Direct acting muscarinic receptor agonist
-bethanechol( Urecholine
Cholinesterase inhibitors -physostigmine(Antilirium)
Cholinergic blocking drugs -atropine(Atropen)
Adrenergic drugs -phenylephrine (neo-synephrine)
Adrenergic blocking drugs -prazosin(Minipress)
ANS neurotransmitters - CORRECT ANSWER: acetylcholine, norepinephrine,
epinephrine
Antidepressant pharmacotherapy classes - CORRECT ANSWER: -SSRI- block
reuptake of serotonin into presynaptic nerve termials -MAOI- Inhibit MAO enzyme activity inside presynaptic nerve terminals -SNRI- Inhibit the reabsorption of serotonin and norepinephrine and elevate mood -TCA- inhibit the preuptake of neurotransmitters into presynaptic nerve terminals -
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autonomic nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER: the part of the peripheral nervous
system that controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs (such as the heart).
Its sympathetic (fight or flight) division arouses; its parasympathetic (rest and Digest) division calms.
Behavioral Insomnia - CORRECT ANSWER: Insomnia arising and exacerbated by
behaviors such as watching tv in bed
calcium supplements - CORRECT ANSWER: calcium carbonate and calcium citrate
-Consist of complexed calcium in salts (carbonate, lactate, or phosphate)
Flowers - CORRECT ANSWER: Foxglove
st. johns wort
insomnia - CORRECT ANSWER: inability to sleep
long term insomnia - CORRECT ANSWER: Often caused by depression, manic
disorders, and chronic pain.
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER: Fatigue
Heat sensitivity Neuropathic pain Spasticity Impaired cognitive ability Disruption of balance and coordination Bowel/ bladder symptoms Sexual dysfunction Dizziness, vertigo Visual impairment and slurred speech
Muscle relaxant therapeutic goals - CORRECT ANSWER: -minimize pain
-increase range of motion -improve ability to function independently
Nonpharmacologic interventions - CORRECT ANSWER: -heat or cold packs
-imagery -touch -TENS -meditation -prayer -relaxation
OLD CART - CORRECT ANSWER: Onset
Location
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