Pharmacology Exam 1 Nur2474 Exam Questions AND Correct
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1st gen antipsychotics - ✔✔mainly used in the treatment of
agitation, acute mania.
chlorpromazine, haloperidol
2nd gen antipsychotics - ✔✔treat schizophrenia, depression,
bipolar, acute mania. may result in extreme weakness and
abnormal shifts in sleep patterns
clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine
addiction/abuse - ✔✔chronic brain disease known as
substance use disorder. It's hallmarked by compulsive drug-
seeking behavior and the presence of drug cravings.
Adverse effects - ✔✔An unwanted, undesirable effect of a
medication that occurs during usual clinical use
Agonist - ✔✔a molecule that, by binding to a receptor site,
stimulates a response
, Allergies - ✔✔an overreaction of the immune system to a
harmless substance (in this case, a drug), which triggers an
allergic reaction. Specifically, a drug allergy is a reaction
mediated by Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies.
Amitriptyline - ✔✔tricyclic antidepressant
amitriptyline overdose - ✔✔Ingestion of up to 750mg by an
adult
amitriptyline side effects - ✔✔nausea,vomiting, drowsiness,
weakness, headaches, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision,
swelling face and tongue
Antagonist - ✔✔a molecule that can bind to a receptor, but
unable to activate the receptor, thus produce no bio response
Baclofen (therapeutic use) - ✔✔Management of spasticity;
may be used for spinal cord injuries or spinal cord diseases
Barbiturate antidote - ✔✔activated charcoal
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1st gen antipsychotics - ✔✔mainly used in the treatment of
agitation, acute mania.
chlorpromazine, haloperidol
2nd gen antipsychotics - ✔✔treat schizophrenia, depression,
bipolar, acute mania. may result in extreme weakness and
abnormal shifts in sleep patterns
clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine
addiction/abuse - ✔✔chronic brain disease known as
substance use disorder. It's hallmarked by compulsive drug-
seeking behavior and the presence of drug cravings.
Adverse effects - ✔✔An unwanted, undesirable effect of a
medication that occurs during usual clinical use
Agonist - ✔✔a molecule that, by binding to a receptor site,
stimulates a response
, Allergies - ✔✔an overreaction of the immune system to a
harmless substance (in this case, a drug), which triggers an
allergic reaction. Specifically, a drug allergy is a reaction
mediated by Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies.
Amitriptyline - ✔✔tricyclic antidepressant
amitriptyline overdose - ✔✔Ingestion of up to 750mg by an
adult
amitriptyline side effects - ✔✔nausea,vomiting, drowsiness,
weakness, headaches, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision,
swelling face and tongue
Antagonist - ✔✔a molecule that can bind to a receptor, but
unable to activate the receptor, thus produce no bio response
Baclofen (therapeutic use) - ✔✔Management of spasticity;
may be used for spinal cord injuries or spinal cord diseases
Barbiturate antidote - ✔✔activated charcoal
