NUR2474 / NUR 2474 EXAM 1
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PHARMACOLOGY FOR
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RASMUSSEN EXAM LATEST
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how does benzodiazepine help with alcohol withdraw?
decreases the withdrawal manifestation
, what the popular benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety?
Ativan ( lorazepam)
How does lorazepam work?
increases effects of GABA
what are side effects of alprazolam?
CNS depression, respiratory depression, paradoxical effect
what things should we always do when giving methylphenidate to a child with ADHD?
Always give the drug in the morning after breakfast, give last dose before 4 pm
what 3 drugs are controlled substances and highly abused?
amphetamines
barbiturates
methylphenidate
what is the purpose of drug treatment with Alzheimer disease patients?
help slow the progression, no cure
How does donepezil work?
slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by causing reversible inhibition of cholinesterase
and cholinergic receptor
what should we do when discontinuing an antidepressant?
do not let pt taper themselves
we must gradually taper the drug slowly and have HCP taper it
if stopped abruptly withdrawal will occur
what are signs and symptoms of withdrawal syndrome?
HA
nausea
sweating
tremors
dizziness
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome NMS
Rigidity, myoglobinuria, autonomic instability, hyperpyrexia.
Treatment: dantrolene, D2 agonists (e.g., bromocriptine).
How do we treat barbiturate overdose?
(LATEST ):
PHARMACOLOGY FOR
PROFESSIONAL NURSING
RASMUSSEN EXAM LATEST
UPDATE 2025 WITH ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND WELL
EXPLAINED 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
100% GUARANTEED SUCCESS
AFTER DOWNLOAD (ALL YOU
NEED TO PASS YOUR EXAMS)
how does benzodiazepine help with alcohol withdraw?
decreases the withdrawal manifestation
, what the popular benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety?
Ativan ( lorazepam)
How does lorazepam work?
increases effects of GABA
what are side effects of alprazolam?
CNS depression, respiratory depression, paradoxical effect
what things should we always do when giving methylphenidate to a child with ADHD?
Always give the drug in the morning after breakfast, give last dose before 4 pm
what 3 drugs are controlled substances and highly abused?
amphetamines
barbiturates
methylphenidate
what is the purpose of drug treatment with Alzheimer disease patients?
help slow the progression, no cure
How does donepezil work?
slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by causing reversible inhibition of cholinesterase
and cholinergic receptor
what should we do when discontinuing an antidepressant?
do not let pt taper themselves
we must gradually taper the drug slowly and have HCP taper it
if stopped abruptly withdrawal will occur
what are signs and symptoms of withdrawal syndrome?
HA
nausea
sweating
tremors
dizziness
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome NMS
Rigidity, myoglobinuria, autonomic instability, hyperpyrexia.
Treatment: dantrolene, D2 agonists (e.g., bromocriptine).
How do we treat barbiturate overdose?
