NURS 251 Module 10 – pharmacology/ Quizzes
& Correct Answers/ 2024-2025.
non pharmacologic anxiety interventions - Answer: deep breathing, guided
imagery, music, psychotherapy, support groups
-lam, -pam nursing considerations - Answer: - asses vitals (drugs lower BP + HR),
renal function
- bed alarm
- mostly taken PRN
- assess suicidal thoughts
buspirone indication - Answer: anxiety
buspirone MOA - Answer: binds to serotonin + dopamine receptors
buspirone interactions - Answer: grapefruit juice - toxicity
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, buspirone adverse effects - Answer: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nausea,
nervousness, excitement
buspirone nursing considerations - Answer: - take on a scheduled basis
- may take 1-2 weeks to become fully effective
lithium indications - Answer: manic episodes in bipolar psychosis
lithium MOA - Answer: alters ion transport in nerve and muscle cells and
increases receptor sensitivity to serotonin
lithium interactions - Answer: increased levels with diuretics, methydopa, NSAIDs,
haloperidol, antidepressants, theophylline, phenothiazole
lithium therapeutic range - Answer: 0.5-1.5
lithium adverse effects - Answer: headache, drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension,
restlessness, slurred speech, metallic taste, dry mouth, GI distress, tremors,
muscle weakness, hand/ankle edema, increased urination, blood dyscarias
lithium toxicity s/s - Answer: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, slurred speech, increased
tremors, seizures, coma, decreased coordination
lithium nursing considerations - Answer: - monitor kidney function
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& Correct Answers/ 2024-2025.
non pharmacologic anxiety interventions - Answer: deep breathing, guided
imagery, music, psychotherapy, support groups
-lam, -pam nursing considerations - Answer: - asses vitals (drugs lower BP + HR),
renal function
- bed alarm
- mostly taken PRN
- assess suicidal thoughts
buspirone indication - Answer: anxiety
buspirone MOA - Answer: binds to serotonin + dopamine receptors
buspirone interactions - Answer: grapefruit juice - toxicity
1
, buspirone adverse effects - Answer: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nausea,
nervousness, excitement
buspirone nursing considerations - Answer: - take on a scheduled basis
- may take 1-2 weeks to become fully effective
lithium indications - Answer: manic episodes in bipolar psychosis
lithium MOA - Answer: alters ion transport in nerve and muscle cells and
increases receptor sensitivity to serotonin
lithium interactions - Answer: increased levels with diuretics, methydopa, NSAIDs,
haloperidol, antidepressants, theophylline, phenothiazole
lithium therapeutic range - Answer: 0.5-1.5
lithium adverse effects - Answer: headache, drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension,
restlessness, slurred speech, metallic taste, dry mouth, GI distress, tremors,
muscle weakness, hand/ankle edema, increased urination, blood dyscarias
lithium toxicity s/s - Answer: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, slurred speech, increased
tremors, seizures, coma, decreased coordination
lithium nursing considerations - Answer: - monitor kidney function
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