Exam 4: NU150 / NU 150 (Latest 2026 / 2027 Update) Pharmacology | Questions with Correct Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A – Galen.

Exam 4: NU150 / NU 150 (Latest
Update) Pharmacology | Questions with Correct
Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A – Galen.
Question:
What 2 drugs work best together to reach the brain in Parkinson's??
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Answer:

Levodopa and Carbidopa (anti-parkinson drugs)
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Question:
Can Carbidopa be given alone and be effective??
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Answer:

No




Question:

Carbidopa and Levopdopa make what drug??
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Answer:

Sinemet




Question:

,What is the "gold standard" treatment for Parkinson's??
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Answer:

Levodopa




Question:

Adverse reactions of Levodopa (anti-parkinson drug)?
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Answer:

Choreiform movements & Dystonic Movements
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Question:

What are Choreiform movements??
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Answer:
involuntary twitching of the limbs or facial muscles
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Question:

What are Dystonic Movements??
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Answer:

spasms that affect the tongue, jaw, eyes & neck
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,Question:
Contraindications for Dopamine use:? i,- i,- i,-




Answer:

1. Known hypersensitivity 2. glaucoma 3. taking MAOI 4. during lactation
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Question:
What type of patients should you use precaution in before prescribing
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Dopamine??

Answer:

heart disease, asthma, emphysema, peptic ulcer dx, kidney & liver disease
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Question:

Dopamine (anti-parkinson drug)?
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Answer:
symptoms of Parkinson's are caused by depletion of this
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Question:

Does PO Dopamine cross the blood brain barrier??
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Answer:

No- therefore it's ineffective
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, Question:

Levodopa (anti-parkinson drug)?
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Answer:

crosses the blood brain barrier and converts to Dopamine
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Question:

What converts to Dopamine once it crosses the blood brain barrier??
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Answer:
Levodopa




Question:

What are anticholinergics (anti-parkinson drug) ??
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Answer:

drugs that inhibit acetylcholine in the CNS; less effective than
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