Galen Pharm 2500 Final Paper 2026 Comprehensive Solution Compilation

GALEN PHARM 2500 FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION
COMPILATION

◉ Benzodiazepine- Diazepam(Benzodiazepine- Alprazolam).
Answer: Uses: Uses for seizures (status epilepticus)
S/E: Drowsy, Dizziness
Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Respiratory depression, hypotension
Pt teaching: advice of abuse potential, avoid alcohol & opioids.
Nursing considerations: Monitor BP, pulse, resp, assess risk for
abuse, addiction misuse.
Lab values: Hepatic & renal function, CBS
Contradictions: Do not take with other CNS


◉ Antipsychotic- Haloperidol.
Answer: Uses: Schizophrenia, Acute sycosis
S/E: Dry mouth, Sedation
Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: EPS(Tremors) NMS(fever, rigidity)
Contradictions: Mood stabilizers & antipsychotics


◉ Atypical Antipsychotic- Aripiprazole.

, Answer: Uses: Schizophrenia
S/E: Dryness, Weight gain, Drowsy, Sedation anticholinergic effects
Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Suicidal ideation, EPS, NMS
Pt teaching:
Nursing considerations: Wont work overnight about 3 weeks
Lab values: Monitor CBC, blood glucose, cholesterol levels


◉ SNRI- Venlafaxine.
Answer: Uses: anti- depression
S/E: Dryness, urinary retention
Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Renal failure, Steven Johnson Syndrome
Lab values: BUN, Creatine


◉ Tricyclic- Amitriptyline.
Answer: uses: depression


◉ MAO inhibitor- Phenelzine Sulfate.
Answer: Uses: Depression
S/E: Agitation, Restless, Dizzy, Drowsiness
Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Hypertensive crisis
PT teaching: Stay away from foods with tyramine & cold meds
Nursing considerations: Stay away from herbal remedies