Maryville NURS615 Pharm 2 exam 2023 LATEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS RATED (A+)
Maryville NURS615 Pharm 2 exam 2023 LATEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS RATED (A+) Monitoring Parameters for antivirals such as acyclovir(Zovirax)/valacyclovir(Valtrex)? - ANSWER 10% liver/90% kidney = BUN, Creat, LFT What is the Class and MOA of carbamazepine (tegretal) & topiramate (Topamax)? - ANSWER Anticonvulsant; thought to block Na+ channels to slow activity or enhance GABA Adverse effects of Carbamazepine and monitoring parameters - ANSWER Agranulocytosis: decreased production of WBC in bone marrow, SJS, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis; Monitor CBC Q 3-4 mos; TSH (can also affect thyroid) What precautions should be taken when discontinuing Carbamazepine? - ANSWER Do Not stop abruptly; half life drops from 30 hr to 15 over time What is GABA? - ANSWER calming/inhibitory neurotransmitter; calms firing nerves in CNS; high levels improve focus, low levels cause anxiety What is serotonin? - ANSWER mood neurotransmitter; Affects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal What is norepinephrine/noradrenaline? - ANSWER Concentration neurotransmitter; affects attention and responding actions; fight or flight What is dopamine? - ANSWER pleasure neurotransmitter; feelings of pleasure, addiction, motivation
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