NUR 635 - Midterm Exam Grand Canyon University GCU LATEST SPRING-SUMMER
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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 1 / 2
after a hip replacement, what drug is often used to prevent DVT? - CORRECT
ANSWER: enoxaparin
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
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