NUR 635 - Midterm Exam
1st line abortive drug class for mild to moderate headaches - ANS -NSAIDs
\1st line abortive drug for moderate to severe migraine headaches - ANS -Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
\1st line drugs for migraine prevention - ANS -Beta Blockers
\3 Muscle relaxant that is also a schedule IV controlled substance - ANS -Carisoprodol (Soma)
\A contraindication for a triptan includes: - ANS -hypertension, MAOI, CAD
\A diabetic patient has developed hypertension, which class of medication should be started? - ANS -ACE inhibitor
\A major goal in treating Parkinson's Disease is to restore what is in the brain? - ANS -Dopamine
\A patient is taking HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) for HTN. What lab is most important to monitor? - ANS -potassium (K)
\A patient started on warfarin for Afib should be taught that... - ANS -the INR should be between 2-3
\a patient with heart failure that has anginal pain with walking and slight limitation of activity is what class? - ANS -II
\a postmenopausal woman is being seen for HRT, what questions should you ask? - ANS -Do you smoke cigarettes? Hx
of DVT/PE? Hx of hysterectomy?
\A pregnant diabetic woman wants to know if she should continue her diabetes medication, you tell her - ANS -she will be
switched to insulin during pregnancy
\Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, excretion - ANS -Pharmacokinetics
\Adverse drug reaction that causes difficulty speaking and chewing and worm-like movements of the tongue - ANS
-Tardive Dyskinesia
\after a hip replacement, what drug is often used to prevent DVT? - ANS -enoxaparin
\After being treated with a first-generation antipsychotic, the patient develops difficulty speaking and chewing likely due to
which adverse reaction? - ANS -Tardive Dyskinesia
\Agents that indirectly block the breakdown of acetylcholine and are often used in treatment of Alzheimer's Disease - ANS
-Cholinesterase inhibitors
\All of the following could increase a patient's ability to bleed: - ANS -herbal supplements, aspirin, TPA
\All patients with angina should receive this medication to reduce mortality? - ANS -Aspirin
\An autoimmune disease that attacks the nicotinic receptors in skeletal muscle - ANS -Myasthenia Gravis
, \An opioid antagonist that works to quickly reverse CNS and respiratory depression - ANS -Naloxone (Narcan)
\Antiseizure medication that carries Black Box warnings for severe skin reactions such as SJS - ANS -Carbamazepine
\Atomoxetine (staterra), clonidine and guanfacine are used in the treatment of which disorder? - ANS -ADHD
\Beta blockers have been used for: - ANS -post MI, HTN, HF
\Cause of menstrual-associated migraines - ANS -Drops in estrogen levels
\Cholinesterase inhibitors are used in the treatment of what condition? - ANS -Alzheimer's Disease
\Chronic renal failure will affect what element of pharmacokinetics? - ANS -excretion
\Chronic use may cause amotivational syndrome or hyperemesis synrome - ANS -Marijuana (THC)
\Clonidine is often prescribed to children to treat this disorder - ANS -ADHD
\common side effect of ACE inhibitors: - ANS -cough
\Common side effects of dopaminergics? - ANS -Sleep attacks, hallucinations, confusion
\Deadly bacterial toxin used in prevention of chronic migraine headaches - ANS -Botox (Botulinum toxin)
\Do not stop this class of drug abruptly due to an increased risk of cardiovascular events - ANS -Beta-blockers
\Dopamine agonist often used in treatment of Parkinson's Disease that is least likely to cause sleep attacks - ANS
-Pramipexole
\Drug class used to treat ADHD - ANS -Stimulants
\Drug class used to treat extra-pyramidal symptoms - ANS -Anticholinergics
\Drug most effective in alcohol withdrawal - ANS -Lorazepam (ativan)
\Drug used for acute management of seizures - ANS -Lorazepam
\Drug used for anaphylactic reaction or cardiac arrest - ANS -Epinephrine
\Drugs that have no medical use and high potential for abuse - ANS -Schedule I controlled substances
\Drugs used to relieve a myasthenic crisis - ANS -Neostigmine, pyridostigmine
\Factor Xa levels may be monitored for patient's on this medication? - ANS -low molecular weight heparin
\Hallucinations may occur if this medication is stopped abruptly? - ANS -baclofen
\How do GLP-1 agonists work? - ANS -Directly bind to receptors in pancreas
\How do we know if a BPH medication is effective? - ANS -Easier urination
\How long does it take NPH to take effect? - ANS -60-90 minutes
\How the drug affects the body - ANS -Pharmacodynamics
\How would you know effectiveness of levothyroxine - ANS -Decrease in TSH levels
1st line abortive drug class for mild to moderate headaches - ANS -NSAIDs
\1st line abortive drug for moderate to severe migraine headaches - ANS -Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
\1st line drugs for migraine prevention - ANS -Beta Blockers
\3 Muscle relaxant that is also a schedule IV controlled substance - ANS -Carisoprodol (Soma)
\A contraindication for a triptan includes: - ANS -hypertension, MAOI, CAD
\A diabetic patient has developed hypertension, which class of medication should be started? - ANS -ACE inhibitor
\A major goal in treating Parkinson's Disease is to restore what is in the brain? - ANS -Dopamine
\A patient is taking HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) for HTN. What lab is most important to monitor? - ANS -potassium (K)
\A patient started on warfarin for Afib should be taught that... - ANS -the INR should be between 2-3
\a patient with heart failure that has anginal pain with walking and slight limitation of activity is what class? - ANS -II
\a postmenopausal woman is being seen for HRT, what questions should you ask? - ANS -Do you smoke cigarettes? Hx
of DVT/PE? Hx of hysterectomy?
\A pregnant diabetic woman wants to know if she should continue her diabetes medication, you tell her - ANS -she will be
switched to insulin during pregnancy
\Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, excretion - ANS -Pharmacokinetics
\Adverse drug reaction that causes difficulty speaking and chewing and worm-like movements of the tongue - ANS
-Tardive Dyskinesia
\after a hip replacement, what drug is often used to prevent DVT? - ANS -enoxaparin
\After being treated with a first-generation antipsychotic, the patient develops difficulty speaking and chewing likely due to
which adverse reaction? - ANS -Tardive Dyskinesia
\Agents that indirectly block the breakdown of acetylcholine and are often used in treatment of Alzheimer's Disease - ANS
-Cholinesterase inhibitors
\All of the following could increase a patient's ability to bleed: - ANS -herbal supplements, aspirin, TPA
\All patients with angina should receive this medication to reduce mortality? - ANS -Aspirin
\An autoimmune disease that attacks the nicotinic receptors in skeletal muscle - ANS -Myasthenia Gravis
, \An opioid antagonist that works to quickly reverse CNS and respiratory depression - ANS -Naloxone (Narcan)
\Antiseizure medication that carries Black Box warnings for severe skin reactions such as SJS - ANS -Carbamazepine
\Atomoxetine (staterra), clonidine and guanfacine are used in the treatment of which disorder? - ANS -ADHD
\Beta blockers have been used for: - ANS -post MI, HTN, HF
\Cause of menstrual-associated migraines - ANS -Drops in estrogen levels
\Cholinesterase inhibitors are used in the treatment of what condition? - ANS -Alzheimer's Disease
\Chronic renal failure will affect what element of pharmacokinetics? - ANS -excretion
\Chronic use may cause amotivational syndrome or hyperemesis synrome - ANS -Marijuana (THC)
\Clonidine is often prescribed to children to treat this disorder - ANS -ADHD
\common side effect of ACE inhibitors: - ANS -cough
\Common side effects of dopaminergics? - ANS -Sleep attacks, hallucinations, confusion
\Deadly bacterial toxin used in prevention of chronic migraine headaches - ANS -Botox (Botulinum toxin)
\Do not stop this class of drug abruptly due to an increased risk of cardiovascular events - ANS -Beta-blockers
\Dopamine agonist often used in treatment of Parkinson's Disease that is least likely to cause sleep attacks - ANS
-Pramipexole
\Drug class used to treat ADHD - ANS -Stimulants
\Drug class used to treat extra-pyramidal symptoms - ANS -Anticholinergics
\Drug most effective in alcohol withdrawal - ANS -Lorazepam (ativan)
\Drug used for acute management of seizures - ANS -Lorazepam
\Drug used for anaphylactic reaction or cardiac arrest - ANS -Epinephrine
\Drugs that have no medical use and high potential for abuse - ANS -Schedule I controlled substances
\Drugs used to relieve a myasthenic crisis - ANS -Neostigmine, pyridostigmine
\Factor Xa levels may be monitored for patient's on this medication? - ANS -low molecular weight heparin
\Hallucinations may occur if this medication is stopped abruptly? - ANS -baclofen
\How do GLP-1 agonists work? - ANS -Directly bind to receptors in pancreas
\How do we know if a BPH medication is effective? - ANS -Easier urination
\How long does it take NPH to take effect? - ANS -60-90 minutes
\How the drug affects the body - ANS -Pharmacodynamics
\How would you know effectiveness of levothyroxine - ANS -Decrease in TSH levels
