NUR2474 (NEW 2024/2025 UPDATE) PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT GRADE A - RASMUSSEN

Exam 1: NUR2474/ NUR 2474 (New 2024/
2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A - Rasmussen

QUESTION
Neuroleptics (antipsychotics/ anticonvulsants)

Answer:
Typical: loxapine, chlorpro- maxine, molindone
Atypical: clozapine, risperidone, aripiprazole
Anticonvulsants: lithium, phenytoin, gabapentin



QUESTION
Neuroleptics Side Effects

Answer:
S/E:
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tachycardia, seizures, sedation
ANTICHOLINERGIC EFFECTS



QUESTION
Neuroleptics USES

Answer:
Schizophrenia
Bipolar
Psychosis



QUESTION
Neuroleptics Action

,Answer:
Blocks dopamine receptors



QUESTION
Flexeril

Answer:
(muscle relaxant)
Used for relief of muscle spasms and musculoskeletal conditions



QUESTION
Flexeril Action

Answer:
Reduces muscle activity at the brainstem



QUESTION
Flexeril Assessment/ Contraindications

Answer:
Contraindication: hypersensitivity
Assessment: pain, muscle stiffness, ROM Pregnancy Schedule B



QUESTION
Flexeril (dosage)

Answer:
10 mg (adults
20-40/day



QUESTION
Flexeril Side Effects

, Answer:
S/E and A/E: dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, fatigue, headache, blurred vision, dry mouth
ADRENERGIC EFFECTS



QUESTION
Cogentin

Answer:
Treatment of Parkinson's disease
Reduces rigidity and tremors Blocks cholinergic activity in CNS ANTICHOLINERGIC
EFFECTS



QUESTION
Cogentin Assessment

Answer:
Assess parkinsonian and extrapyramidal symptoms, bowel function, intake and output



QUESTION
Cogentin (dosage)

Answer:
1-2 mg/day



QUESTION
Cogentin Side Effects

Answer:
S/E and A/E: confusion, depression, dizziness, hallu- cinations, headache, sedation, weakness,
dry eyes, tachycardia, constipation, dry mouth



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