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PHARMACOLOGY NURS-615 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS { GRADED A+} How does carbamazepine work? - Works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain How often should carbamazepine lab values be monitored? What labs? - CBC q 3-4 months What anti-seizure med auto induces metabolism? - Carbamazepine What medication decreases the production of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets? - Carbamazepine What is carbamazepine half-life? - Single dose: 30 hours Multiple dose: 15 ...

NURS 615 PHARM EXAM 2 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS { GRADED A+} Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? - Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? - Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis

NURS 615 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Chapter 25. Drugs Used in Treating Inflammatory Processes 1. Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? 1. High-dose colchicine 2. Low-dose colchicine 3. High-dose aspirin 4. Acetaminophen with codeine 2. Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes: 1. Colchicine may be constipating. 2. Colchicine always causes so...

Nurs 615 Pharm Exam 1 -Questions with Elaborated Answers 2023. How does hypoalbuminemia affect the process of prescribing? Low albumin = more free drug (bc the drug can't bind to albumin aka protein) = increased adverse effects What is a Black Box Warning: is considered a contraindication to administer that drug. What is the drugs half-life? Half-life specifically means the amount of time it takes for an administered drug to be halfway cleared from the system. Peak of a...

NURS 615 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Chapter 25. Drugs Used in Treating Inflammatory Processes 1. Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? 1. High-dose colchicine 2. Low-dose colchicine 3. High-dose aspirin 4. Acetaminophen with codeine 2. Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes: 1. Colchicine may be constipating. 2. Colchicine always causes so...

1. Henry has recently started on carbamazepine to treat seizures. He comes to see you and you note that while his carbamazepine levels had been in the therapeutic range, they are now low. The possible cause for the low carbamazepine levels include: Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance. 2. Carbamazepine has a Black Box Warning due to life-threatening: Dermatologic reaction, including Steven’s Johnson and toxic epidermal necrolysis 3. Long-ter...

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NURS 615>Pharm Exam 3 Mega Review/Study Guide

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Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Sarah, a 42-year-old female, requests a prescription for an anorexiant to treat her obesity. A trial of phentermine is prescribed. Prescribing precautions include: A.Understanding that obesity is a contraindication to prescribing phentermine B. Anorexiants may cause tolerance and should only be prescribed for 6 months C. Patients should be monitored for postural hypotension D. Renal function should be monitored closely while on ...