Exam 4: NU 150 / NU150 (Latest Version 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology | Questions with Correct Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen

Exam 4: NU 150 / NU150 (Latest
Version ) Pharmacology |
Questions with Correct Answers |
100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen


Question:
Anticonvulsant Signs and Symptoms of TOXICITY:
Answer:
slurred speech
ataxia
lethargy
dizziness
N/V




Question:
Normal and TOXIC lab ranges for Anticonvulsants
Answer:
Normal: 10-20mcg/ml
Toxic: >30mcg/ml

,Question:
NRSG Process for Anticonvulsants:
Answer:
ASSESS:
Through pt history to ID the type of seizure disorder
Family history
Recent drug therapy
VS for baseline


Implement:
ECG
Ct scan
CBC
hepatic & Renal Fx test
Serum plasm levels of anticonvulsants to monitor for toxicity


PT ED:
What to do before, during, and after the seizure
Do not miss a dose of medication- could result in STATUS EPILEPTICUS
Monitor blood levels often

,Question:
What are DMARDs?
Answer:
disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs




Question:
What are the different classes of drugs that fall under Skeletal Muscle, Bone &
Joint Disorder Drugs?
Answer:
DMARDs
Bone resorption inhibitors- bisphosphonates
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Uric acid inhibitors




Question:
What do DMARDs do?
Answer:
decrease the autoimmune response- has an effect on Rheumatoid Arthritis
(RA)

, Question:
What drugs are used to treat RA?
Answer:
NSAIDs
Corticosteroids
DMARDs




Question:
What are DMARDs used to treat?
Answer:
RA, Crohn's disease, and Fibromyalgia




Question:
What are the different DMARD drugs?
Answer:
Adalimumab (Humira)
Infliximab (Remicade)
Methotrexate (MTX)
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)