Nursing 2 - Psychiatric Pharmacology Exam 2026-
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What are the functions of substance P? regulation of pain (sensory transmission)
What are the functions of depending of the part of the brain being affected,
somatostatin? stimulates release of
dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine;
inhibits release of
norepinephrine, histamine and glutamate; acts as a
neuromodulator for serotonin in the hypothalamus
Identify non-psych uses for Thorazine - hyper-excitable, combative behavior in children
(chlorpromazine) - nausea and vomiting
- intractable hiccups
- preoperative sedation
- acute intermittent porphyria (group of liver
disorders resulting from buildup of certain
chemicals related to red blood cell proteins)
Identify non-psych uses for tricyclic - bedwetting (enuresis)
drugs - chronic nerve-related pain
- migraine prevention
- insomnia
- bulimia
- phantom leg pain
- diabetic neuropathy
,akathisia restlessness; an urgent need for movement; a type
of extrapyramidal side effect associated with some
antipsychotic medications
tardive dyskinesia syndrome of symptoms characterized by bizarre facial
and tongue movements, a stiff neck, and difficulty
swallowing; it may occur as an adverse effect of
long-term therapy with some antipsychotic
medications
agranulocytosis extremely low levels of white blood cells; symptoms
include: sore throat, fever, and malaise; may be a
side effect of long-term therapy with some
antipsychotic medications
anticholinergic effect - dry mouth
- constipation
- urinary retention
- bowel obstruction
- dilated pupils
- blurred vision
- tachycardia
- decreased sweating
- paralytic ileus
- elevated temperature
dystonia involuntary muscular movements (spasms) of the face,
arms, legs, and neck; may occur as an
extrapyramidal side effect of some antipsychotic
medications
oculogenic crisis an attack of involuntary deviation and fixation of the
eyeballs, usually in the upward position; it may last
for several minutes or hours and may occur as an
extrapyramidal side effect of some antipsychotic
medications
neuroleptic malignant syndrome a rare but potentially fatal complication of treatment
with neuroleptic drugs;
symptoms include: severe muscle rigidity, high fever,
tachycardia, fluctuations in blood pressure,
diaphoresis, and rapid deterioration of mental status
to stupor and coma
, Colace (docusate sodium) Therapeutic: laxatives
Pharmacologic: stool softeners
Action: promotes the addition of water into stool,
which softens it; promotes electrolyte and water
secretion into the colon
Therapeutic effect: softening and passage of stool
Indication: prevention of constipation; soften fecal
impaction
Pre-administration: assess for abd. distention,
presence of bowel sounds and usual pattern of
function, assess electrolytes, COCA of stool
produced
Implementation: give with full glass of water
Side effects: throat irritation, mild cramps, diarrhea,
rashes
2027 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST EDITION | VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What are the functions of substance P? regulation of pain (sensory transmission)
What are the functions of depending of the part of the brain being affected,
somatostatin? stimulates release of
dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine;
inhibits release of
norepinephrine, histamine and glutamate; acts as a
neuromodulator for serotonin in the hypothalamus
Identify non-psych uses for Thorazine - hyper-excitable, combative behavior in children
(chlorpromazine) - nausea and vomiting
- intractable hiccups
- preoperative sedation
- acute intermittent porphyria (group of liver
disorders resulting from buildup of certain
chemicals related to red blood cell proteins)
Identify non-psych uses for tricyclic - bedwetting (enuresis)
drugs - chronic nerve-related pain
- migraine prevention
- insomnia
- bulimia
- phantom leg pain
- diabetic neuropathy
,akathisia restlessness; an urgent need for movement; a type
of extrapyramidal side effect associated with some
antipsychotic medications
tardive dyskinesia syndrome of symptoms characterized by bizarre facial
and tongue movements, a stiff neck, and difficulty
swallowing; it may occur as an adverse effect of
long-term therapy with some antipsychotic
medications
agranulocytosis extremely low levels of white blood cells; symptoms
include: sore throat, fever, and malaise; may be a
side effect of long-term therapy with some
antipsychotic medications
anticholinergic effect - dry mouth
- constipation
- urinary retention
- bowel obstruction
- dilated pupils
- blurred vision
- tachycardia
- decreased sweating
- paralytic ileus
- elevated temperature
dystonia involuntary muscular movements (spasms) of the face,
arms, legs, and neck; may occur as an
extrapyramidal side effect of some antipsychotic
medications
oculogenic crisis an attack of involuntary deviation and fixation of the
eyeballs, usually in the upward position; it may last
for several minutes or hours and may occur as an
extrapyramidal side effect of some antipsychotic
medications
neuroleptic malignant syndrome a rare but potentially fatal complication of treatment
with neuroleptic drugs;
symptoms include: severe muscle rigidity, high fever,
tachycardia, fluctuations in blood pressure,
diaphoresis, and rapid deterioration of mental status
to stupor and coma
, Colace (docusate sodium) Therapeutic: laxatives
Pharmacologic: stool softeners
Action: promotes the addition of water into stool,
which softens it; promotes electrolyte and water
secretion into the colon
Therapeutic effect: softening and passage of stool
Indication: prevention of constipation; soften fecal
impaction
Pre-administration: assess for abd. distention,
presence of bowel sounds and usual pattern of
function, assess electrolytes, COCA of stool
produced
Implementation: give with full glass of water
Side effects: throat irritation, mild cramps, diarrhea,
rashes
