GCU Adv Pharm NUR 635 Final Sarhan & Tyler Review Exam Questions and Answers |Fall 2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct

GCU Adv Pharm NUR 635 Final Sarhan & Tyler
Review Exam Questions and Answers |Fall 2025/2026 Update |
100% Correct
Question 1
Main medication class used in tx of depression
Correct Answer
SSRIs



Question 2
Prescribing concerns with SSRI

Correct Answer
serotonin syndrome caused by drug-drug interactions



Question 3
what is phenytoin prescribed for
Correct Answer
Seizures




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,Question 4
prescribing concerns for phenytoin
Correct Answer
delayed onset of hypersensitivity rxn



Question 5
carbamazepine prescribed for
Correct Answer
seizures



Question 6
what causes carbamazepine levels to drop despite no other change
Correct Answer
autometabolizes- med digests itself, need to increase dose



Question 7
Black box warning carbamazepine
Correct Answer
SJS, TEN(toxic epidermal necrolysis)




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,Question 8
Long-term carbamazepine use requires monitoring of
Correct Answer
CBC minimum 4 times a year due to risk of hematological effects



Question 9
Lamotrigine(Lamictal) for tx of seizures prescribing concerns
Correct Answer
SJS, TEN
Pts taking oral contraceptives: estrogen can lower lamotrigine levels, may need to adjust dosing



Question 10
Prescribing SSRI: Educate - When should pts notice a difference
Correct Answer
Check back in four weeks. May take some time.



Question 11
Carbamazepine black box warning
Correct Answer
Asians are at higher risk for SJS and TEN




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, Question 12
Moderate generalized anxiety disorder: good first medication
Correct Answer
Buspar



Question 13
Buspar class
Correct Answer
SNRI



Question 14
cluster headache, first choice tx
Correct Answer
100% oxygen 15-30min



Question 15
classic migraine, first choice tx
Correct Answer
triptans




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