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NUR 180 Final Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Thiamine
Ans: Used for prevention of brain damange in alcoholics
Naloxone
Ans: Opioid; used to treat heroin overdose
Buspirone
Ans: Non-benzodiazepine; non addictive; short term use; anti -
anxiety
Valporic acid
Ans: Anti-convulsants; Used to treat bipolar mania
Haloperidol
Ans: Anti-psychotic; watch for extrapyramidal side effects
Haloperidol decanate use
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Ans: Non-compliant patients; given as injection
Diphenhydramine
Ans: Can give to pts who are experiencing extra pyramidal side
effects such as dystonia
Fluoxetine
Ans: Anti-depressant; can take up to 4-6 weeks to take effect
Lithium
Ans: Anti-psychotic; mood stabilizer; S/S of toxicity: diarrhea,
vomiting, tremors; pt may need blood levels drawn
MAOI
Ans: Avoid tyramine foods such as cured foods (sausage,
pepperoni) and aged foods (cheese)
SSRI
Ans: Sudden stop can cause sudden discontinuation syndrome
(diiness, nausea, HA, lethargy)zz
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NUR 180 Final Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Thiamine
Ans: Used for prevention of brain damange in alcoholics
Naloxone
Ans: Opioid; used to treat heroin overdose
Buspirone
Ans: Non-benzodiazepine; non addictive; short term use; anti -
anxiety
Valporic acid
Ans: Anti-convulsants; Used to treat bipolar mania
Haloperidol
Ans: Anti-psychotic; watch for extrapyramidal side effects
Haloperidol decanate use
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Ans: Non-compliant patients; given as injection
Diphenhydramine
Ans: Can give to pts who are experiencing extra pyramidal side
effects such as dystonia
Fluoxetine
Ans: Anti-depressant; can take up to 4-6 weeks to take effect
Lithium
Ans: Anti-psychotic; mood stabilizer; S/S of toxicity: diarrhea,
vomiting, tremors; pt may need blood levels drawn
MAOI
Ans: Avoid tyramine foods such as cured foods (sausage,
pepperoni) and aged foods (cheese)
SSRI
Ans: Sudden stop can cause sudden discontinuation syndrome
(diiness, nausea, HA, lethargy)zz
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |