GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING NUR 257 EXAM 4 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
Can be used to treat diabetic neuropathy - correct answer ✔✔Antidepressants
Cannot be given by itself. Give it with levodopa because it will be not effective on its own. They work
together better. - correct answer ✔✔Carbidopa
Antipsychotic and antidepressant drugs - What three neurotransmitters are affected? - correct answer
✔✔serotonin , dopamine ,norepinephrine
Antipsychotics - What are some adverse reactions we need to assess? - correct answer
✔✔Extrapyramidal Syndrome (affects body posture and muscle groups thus causes abnormal muscle
movement). Dry mouth, photosensitivity, photophobia, confusion, hypotension
What is important about MOAI diet? - correct answer ✔✔Avoid foods high in Tyramine: pepperoni,
cured or smoked meats, aged cheeses, yogurt, sour cream, beer, pickled products, fermented foods,
chocolate, anything with caffeine
Antianxiety drugs treat: - correct answer ✔✔anxiety disorders, panic attacks, preanesthetic
sedation/muscle relaxation, convulsions, seizure disorders and alcohol withdrawal.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) treat: - correct answer ✔✔Depressive disorders, OCD,
bulimia nervosa. Unlabeled use: premenstrual syndrome, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, diabetic
neuropathy, hot flashes and Raynaud's disease.
Why do we give Levodopa and Carbidopa be given together? - correct answer ✔✔Levodopa can cross
the blood brain barrier in small amounts on its own (converted into dopamine) but when paired with
Carbidopa it is able to cross easier (Carbidopa has no effect when given on its own)
Misc Antidepressant drug uses: - correct answer ✔✔Depressive episodes, depression accompanied by
anxiety disorders, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. Unlabeled use: weight loss, aggressive behavior,
cocaine withdrawal, alcohol cravings and fibromyalgia.
Tricyclics (TCAs) treat: - correct answer ✔✔Depressive episodes, bipolar (depressive), OCD, chronic
neuropathic pain, and enuresis
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) treat: - correct answer ✔✔Depressive episodes. Unlabeled use:
Bulimia, night terrors, migraines, seasonal affective disorder, multiple sclerosis
How do antiparkinson work and adverse reaction - correct answer ✔✔They work by affecting the
dopamine content of the brain.
Adverse reaction: Dystonic movements
S/S of toxicity caused by antiparkinsons? - correct answer ✔✔Restlessness and increased motor activity
, What does cholinesterase do? - correct answer ✔✔Increase level of ACH in the CNS, slow neural
destruction: Example Donepezil (Aricept)
Which patient needs ACH? parkinson's or dementia - correct answer ✔✔A patient with dementia.
Parkinson's causes higher levels of ACH.
What are the adverse reaction of phenytoin (Dilantin)? - correct answer ✔✔Stephen Johnson Syndrome,
constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, N/V, insomia
What is an independent nursing action? - correct answer ✔✔Do not need doc orders to perform an
action.
What is status epilepticus? - correct answer ✔✔May be life threatening) Seizure more then 10 minutes
long, repetitive without periods of consciousness, more then 3 per hour. This may lead to - Hypoxia,
trauma, hyperthermia, hypoglycemia, aspiration, dehydration.
How do you treat status eilepticus? - correct answer ✔✔Benzodiazepines (ativan and valium),
What are adverse reactions to anti-anxiety (anxiolytic) drugs? - correct answer ✔✔Early - mild
drowsiness, sedation, light headedness, dizziness or headache.
Other - Lethargy, confusion, anger, constipation, dry mouth, restlessness
-lams and -pams are what type of drugs? - correct answer ✔✔Benzodiazepines
What are adverse reaction to Benzodiazepines? - correct answer ✔✔Mild drowsiness, light
headed/dizziness, headache
Other: lethargy, apathy, fatigue, disorientation, anger, restlessness, N/C/D/C
What are adverse reactions to nonbenzodiaepines and barbiturates? - correct answer ✔✔Dizziness,
drowsiness, headache, nausea
Patient teaching for seizure meds: - correct answer ✔✔Do not omit, increase or decrease doses
Do not attempt to put anything in their mouth when seizing.
Never abruptly discontinue using
Avoid alcohol
Wear medical identification bracelet
Why can't you take CNS depressing meds together? - correct answer ✔✔Will cause a
additive/cumulative effect
What are some nursing actions for seizure? - correct answer ✔✔Document time, duration, psych/motor
activity before, during and after, turn PT on side, do not put anything in their mouth
Patient teaching for gout: - correct answer ✔✔May cause drowsiness, do not drive, drug is short term
(2-3 weeks), avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants, increase fluid intake, take with food, notify PCP
of: mouth sores, fever, sore throat, easy bruising, diarrhea, rash, itching, nausea, vomiting
ANSWERS | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
Can be used to treat diabetic neuropathy - correct answer ✔✔Antidepressants
Cannot be given by itself. Give it with levodopa because it will be not effective on its own. They work
together better. - correct answer ✔✔Carbidopa
Antipsychotic and antidepressant drugs - What three neurotransmitters are affected? - correct answer
✔✔serotonin , dopamine ,norepinephrine
Antipsychotics - What are some adverse reactions we need to assess? - correct answer
✔✔Extrapyramidal Syndrome (affects body posture and muscle groups thus causes abnormal muscle
movement). Dry mouth, photosensitivity, photophobia, confusion, hypotension
What is important about MOAI diet? - correct answer ✔✔Avoid foods high in Tyramine: pepperoni,
cured or smoked meats, aged cheeses, yogurt, sour cream, beer, pickled products, fermented foods,
chocolate, anything with caffeine
Antianxiety drugs treat: - correct answer ✔✔anxiety disorders, panic attacks, preanesthetic
sedation/muscle relaxation, convulsions, seizure disorders and alcohol withdrawal.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) treat: - correct answer ✔✔Depressive disorders, OCD,
bulimia nervosa. Unlabeled use: premenstrual syndrome, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, diabetic
neuropathy, hot flashes and Raynaud's disease.
Why do we give Levodopa and Carbidopa be given together? - correct answer ✔✔Levodopa can cross
the blood brain barrier in small amounts on its own (converted into dopamine) but when paired with
Carbidopa it is able to cross easier (Carbidopa has no effect when given on its own)
Misc Antidepressant drug uses: - correct answer ✔✔Depressive episodes, depression accompanied by
anxiety disorders, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. Unlabeled use: weight loss, aggressive behavior,
cocaine withdrawal, alcohol cravings and fibromyalgia.
Tricyclics (TCAs) treat: - correct answer ✔✔Depressive episodes, bipolar (depressive), OCD, chronic
neuropathic pain, and enuresis
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) treat: - correct answer ✔✔Depressive episodes. Unlabeled use:
Bulimia, night terrors, migraines, seasonal affective disorder, multiple sclerosis
How do antiparkinson work and adverse reaction - correct answer ✔✔They work by affecting the
dopamine content of the brain.
Adverse reaction: Dystonic movements
S/S of toxicity caused by antiparkinsons? - correct answer ✔✔Restlessness and increased motor activity
, What does cholinesterase do? - correct answer ✔✔Increase level of ACH in the CNS, slow neural
destruction: Example Donepezil (Aricept)
Which patient needs ACH? parkinson's or dementia - correct answer ✔✔A patient with dementia.
Parkinson's causes higher levels of ACH.
What are the adverse reaction of phenytoin (Dilantin)? - correct answer ✔✔Stephen Johnson Syndrome,
constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, N/V, insomia
What is an independent nursing action? - correct answer ✔✔Do not need doc orders to perform an
action.
What is status epilepticus? - correct answer ✔✔May be life threatening) Seizure more then 10 minutes
long, repetitive without periods of consciousness, more then 3 per hour. This may lead to - Hypoxia,
trauma, hyperthermia, hypoglycemia, aspiration, dehydration.
How do you treat status eilepticus? - correct answer ✔✔Benzodiazepines (ativan and valium),
What are adverse reactions to anti-anxiety (anxiolytic) drugs? - correct answer ✔✔Early - mild
drowsiness, sedation, light headedness, dizziness or headache.
Other - Lethargy, confusion, anger, constipation, dry mouth, restlessness
-lams and -pams are what type of drugs? - correct answer ✔✔Benzodiazepines
What are adverse reaction to Benzodiazepines? - correct answer ✔✔Mild drowsiness, light
headed/dizziness, headache
Other: lethargy, apathy, fatigue, disorientation, anger, restlessness, N/C/D/C
What are adverse reactions to nonbenzodiaepines and barbiturates? - correct answer ✔✔Dizziness,
drowsiness, headache, nausea
Patient teaching for seizure meds: - correct answer ✔✔Do not omit, increase or decrease doses
Do not attempt to put anything in their mouth when seizing.
Never abruptly discontinue using
Avoid alcohol
Wear medical identification bracelet
Why can't you take CNS depressing meds together? - correct answer ✔✔Will cause a
additive/cumulative effect
What are some nursing actions for seizure? - correct answer ✔✔Document time, duration, psych/motor
activity before, during and after, turn PT on side, do not put anything in their mouth
Patient teaching for gout: - correct answer ✔✔May cause drowsiness, do not drive, drug is short term
(2-3 weeks), avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants, increase fluid intake, take with food, notify PCP
of: mouth sores, fever, sore throat, easy bruising, diarrhea, rash, itching, nausea, vomiting
