NURS 615 Exam 2 Pharmacology: Questions & Answers
What are characteristics of serotonin syndrome?
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nausea, diarrhea, sweating, hyperthermia, myoclonic jerking, tremor,
agitation, disorientation, HTN, delirium, death
What medication is approved for depression with low energy?
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venlafaxine (Effexor) (SNRI)
How does Lithium act as a mood stabilizer?
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It replaces sodium during depolarization so it stops the transmission of
electrical impulses
What is important patient teaching for Lithium?
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Eat a diet with consistent levels of salt because the medication can
interfere with the cell sodium channels
,Does Lithium have a broad or narrow therapeutic range?
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Narrow therapeutic range; toxicity may show nausea and drowsiness
How does phentermine work?
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Treats obesity by decreasing the hunger perception and releases NE an
EPI which breaks down stored fat = lose weight
How long is treatment with phentermine?
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6 months; loses effects after that
What is important when taking phentermine?
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DO NOT take with SSRIs or St. John's wort because of increased risk of
serotonin syndrome
How should zolpidem (Ambien) be administered?
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Just before bed because it has a rapid onset
, What antibiotics target or inhibit the cell wall?
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PCN, cephalosporins, vancomycin
How does antibiotic resistance occur?
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1. Natural by genetic mutations
2. Spontaneous by random mutations
3. Build up over time or by misuse of antibiotics
These antibiotics inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis or KILL bacteria.
(Ans- Bactericidal antibiotics
These antibiotics suppress bacterial growth and also rely on the
immune system to remove the bacteria from the body.
(Ans- Bacteriostatic antibiotics
Which antibiotics contain the beta-lactam ring which allows them to
inhibit PBPs in the bacteria?
(Ans- Beta-Lactams (PCNs, cephalosporins, carbapenems,
monobactems)
What are characteristics of serotonin syndrome?
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nausea, diarrhea, sweating, hyperthermia, myoclonic jerking, tremor,
agitation, disorientation, HTN, delirium, death
What medication is approved for depression with low energy?
(Ans-
venlafaxine (Effexor) (SNRI)
How does Lithium act as a mood stabilizer?
(Ans-
It replaces sodium during depolarization so it stops the transmission of
electrical impulses
What is important patient teaching for Lithium?
(Ans-
Eat a diet with consistent levels of salt because the medication can
interfere with the cell sodium channels
,Does Lithium have a broad or narrow therapeutic range?
(Ans-
Narrow therapeutic range; toxicity may show nausea and drowsiness
How does phentermine work?
(Ans-
Treats obesity by decreasing the hunger perception and releases NE an
EPI which breaks down stored fat = lose weight
How long is treatment with phentermine?
(Ans-
6 months; loses effects after that
What is important when taking phentermine?
(Ans-
DO NOT take with SSRIs or St. John's wort because of increased risk of
serotonin syndrome
How should zolpidem (Ambien) be administered?
(Ans-
Just before bed because it has a rapid onset
, What antibiotics target or inhibit the cell wall?
(Ans-
PCN, cephalosporins, vancomycin
How does antibiotic resistance occur?
(Ans-
1. Natural by genetic mutations
2. Spontaneous by random mutations
3. Build up over time or by misuse of antibiotics
These antibiotics inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis or KILL bacteria.
(Ans- Bactericidal antibiotics
These antibiotics suppress bacterial growth and also rely on the
immune system to remove the bacteria from the body.
(Ans- Bacteriostatic antibiotics
Which antibiotics contain the beta-lactam ring which allows them to
inhibit PBPs in the bacteria?
(Ans- Beta-Lactams (PCNs, cephalosporins, carbapenems,
monobactems)
