NURS 6015 Pharmacology Exam #3 Questions With
Complete Solutions
Amitripyline Correct Answers Tricyclic Antidepressant; 1st
choice for major depression; blocks reuptake of NE and
serotonin to occur from these transmitters; Nonselective so
blocks histamine, ACh, and NE
Side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, tremor, weakness,
ANTICHOLINERGIC (SNS), sometimes hypotension (a1
blockade?), bone marrow depression, agranulocytosis,
thrombocytopenia
Drug interactions: Amphetamines & sympathomimetics
(hypertension), CNS depressants (sedation), MAOI (more CNS
side effects), anticholinergic drugs
Atropine Correct Answers Muscarinic Antagonists (Anti-
cholinergic)
SNS (BLOCK PNS)
DO NOT USE WITH: glaucoma, tachycardic, bladder
obstruction, and caution with chronic lung conditions and people
with GI issues
Special: Could cause increased intraocular pressure, dry
secretions, constipation, over-heating (no sweating), heart
palpitations, dizziness
p. 138
, Benztropine Correct Answers Drugs to Treat Parkinsons;
Anticholinergic; Blocks muscarinic cholinergic; Restores
Dopamine Acetylcholine balance
Side effects: anticholinergic (SNS)
AVOID WITH ELDERS (think about dementia and
acetylcholine)
Used in early stages of Parkinson for reducing tremor and
muscle rigidity
Bethanechol Correct Answers Muscarinic Agonist (Cholinergic
| ACh)
PNS
DO NOT USE WITH: other cholinergic drugs, bradycardia,
hypotension, asthma, bladder issues, any disease with too much
secretions/bowel issues
Special: Can cause decreased sensory perception (falls!), risk for
incontinence and dehydration (via sweat), dyspnea
p. 138
Carbamazepine Correct Answers Anti-Epileptic & Mood
Stabilizer; Suppress influx of sodium and calcium; First choice
for partial seizures
Complete Solutions
Amitripyline Correct Answers Tricyclic Antidepressant; 1st
choice for major depression; blocks reuptake of NE and
serotonin to occur from these transmitters; Nonselective so
blocks histamine, ACh, and NE
Side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, tremor, weakness,
ANTICHOLINERGIC (SNS), sometimes hypotension (a1
blockade?), bone marrow depression, agranulocytosis,
thrombocytopenia
Drug interactions: Amphetamines & sympathomimetics
(hypertension), CNS depressants (sedation), MAOI (more CNS
side effects), anticholinergic drugs
Atropine Correct Answers Muscarinic Antagonists (Anti-
cholinergic)
SNS (BLOCK PNS)
DO NOT USE WITH: glaucoma, tachycardic, bladder
obstruction, and caution with chronic lung conditions and people
with GI issues
Special: Could cause increased intraocular pressure, dry
secretions, constipation, over-heating (no sweating), heart
palpitations, dizziness
p. 138
, Benztropine Correct Answers Drugs to Treat Parkinsons;
Anticholinergic; Blocks muscarinic cholinergic; Restores
Dopamine Acetylcholine balance
Side effects: anticholinergic (SNS)
AVOID WITH ELDERS (think about dementia and
acetylcholine)
Used in early stages of Parkinson for reducing tremor and
muscle rigidity
Bethanechol Correct Answers Muscarinic Agonist (Cholinergic
| ACh)
PNS
DO NOT USE WITH: other cholinergic drugs, bradycardia,
hypotension, asthma, bladder issues, any disease with too much
secretions/bowel issues
Special: Can cause decreased sensory perception (falls!), risk for
incontinence and dehydration (via sweat), dyspnea
p. 138
Carbamazepine Correct Answers Anti-Epileptic & Mood
Stabilizer; Suppress influx of sodium and calcium; First choice
for partial seizures
