Questions With Complete Solutions
- Aura (tells them they're about to seize; different
for everybody)
- sudden LOC Correct Answers First phase of a
grand mal seizure
- blocks or suppresses secretion of gastric acid
from pumps in the stomach
- treats GERD and Peptic Ulcer Disease
- use cautiously in renal and liver failure patients
Correct Answers H2 receptor blockers
- burning, gas-like pain slightly left of mid-
epigastric area
- pain in stomach 1-2 hours after meals
- hematemesis (if bleeding ulcer) Correct Answers
gastric ulcer
- can cross the blood brain barrier (CNS effect)
- increases effectiveness of Warfarin, Phenytoin,
and Theophylline Correct Answers Tagamet
- Corticosteroids
- Beta interferons
- Baclofen
- Oxybutynin
- Bethanechol
- Amantidine
,- Propanolol Correct Answers
- CT scan with increased white densities in the
brain
- MRI with areas of plaque
- Lumbar puncture which will show high protein
(oligoclonal bands)
- negative evoked potential test study Correct
Answers Diagnosis for MS
- decrease symptoms of Parkinson's
- can't have foods high in tyramine (aged cheeses,
smoked or cured meats, fermented food products
and beer) Correct Answers Azilect
- decreases gastric secretion from proton pumps in
the stomach
- drug of choice if there is an active ulcer
- can cause nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and
headaches Correct Answers Proton pump
inhibitors
- Difficulty maintaining balance (swaying) with eyes
closed and feet close together
- Presented in MS patients Correct Answers
Rhomberg's sign
- Dilantin (Phenytoin)
- Tegretol
- Depakote
, - Keppra
- Ativan (Lorazepam) Correct Answers
Benzodiazepines for seizures
- Famotidine
- Cimetidine
- Ranitidine Correct Answers H2 receptor blockers
- lasts 60-90 seconds
- jerky movements
- eyes roll to back of the head
- frothy sputum Correct Answers Third phase of a
grand mal seizure (clonic phase)
- low position bed with padded side rails
- oxygen and suction equipment available
- calm slightly dark decreased stimuli environment
- avoid flashy tv or phone Correct Answers
Seizure precautions
- Maintenance drug for MS
- Decreases frequency and severity of relapses
Correct Answers Beta Interferons
Avonex/Beta 1-A
- medication used to coat the ulcer
- appetite stimulant
*TAKE BEFORE MEALS* Correct Answers Carafate
- mid-epigastric pain 2-5 hours after meals