Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 with complete
solutions 2024 Graded A+
Terms in this set (78)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to
can sometimes show lower levels despite good compliance
subtherapeutic range due
to what?
What are the black box Dermatologic reactions
warnings for 1. Steven's Johnson
Carbamazepine? 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
What lab test should be CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause
ordered for patients on decreased WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble
Carbamazepine? with RBC
What kind of teaching Prevention is important, patient safety is important, Do
needs to be done with NOT abruptly stop taking medication.
families of patients who
have seizure disorders?
Ethosuximide (Zarontin), Blood dyscrasias
an anti-seizure medication
can cause what?
Patients taking Topiramate Decreased sodium bicarb leading to hyperchloremic
need to be monitored for metabolic acidosis
what electrolyte
imbalance?
Topiramate treats seizures Normal side effect is weight loss, especially in higher
and what is one common dose patients
side effect?
, A child on Topiramate that Don't get overheated. Topiramate may affect his ability
wants to play sports to sweat in the heat.
should monitor what?
What should a pregnant It is a known teratogen and category X medication. It
patient be told about should not be used in the first trimester, it may be
taking Valproate restarted in second trimester.
(Depakote)?
What patient population Heart Disease patients
should tricyclic
antidepressants be used
cautiously in?
Phenelzine (Nardil) is a He should not use serotonergic drugs like Imitrex.
MAOI. What teaching Also, this class of medication interacts with yogurt,
needs to be done with this sour cream, soy sauce, etc.
medication?
Phenelzine (Nardil) may Hypertensive crisis
cause what if there is an
interaction with known
contraindicated foods?
What are the side effects Anticholinergic type effects like dry mouth, sedation,
of tricyclic constipation, increased appetite, blurred vision,
antidepressants? tinnitus, euphoria, mania
How long does it take for 2-6 weeks
SSRIs to take effect
SSRIs may cause what Nausea, but this will usually resolve in a week.
onset of action
symptoms?
What is one thing you Drink alcohol
should not do with SSRIs?
What should happen Wean slowly, do not stop abruptly
when going off an SSRI?
solutions 2024 Graded A+
Terms in this set (78)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to
can sometimes show lower levels despite good compliance
subtherapeutic range due
to what?
What are the black box Dermatologic reactions
warnings for 1. Steven's Johnson
Carbamazepine? 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
What lab test should be CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause
ordered for patients on decreased WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble
Carbamazepine? with RBC
What kind of teaching Prevention is important, patient safety is important, Do
needs to be done with NOT abruptly stop taking medication.
families of patients who
have seizure disorders?
Ethosuximide (Zarontin), Blood dyscrasias
an anti-seizure medication
can cause what?
Patients taking Topiramate Decreased sodium bicarb leading to hyperchloremic
need to be monitored for metabolic acidosis
what electrolyte
imbalance?
Topiramate treats seizures Normal side effect is weight loss, especially in higher
and what is one common dose patients
side effect?
, A child on Topiramate that Don't get overheated. Topiramate may affect his ability
wants to play sports to sweat in the heat.
should monitor what?
What should a pregnant It is a known teratogen and category X medication. It
patient be told about should not be used in the first trimester, it may be
taking Valproate restarted in second trimester.
(Depakote)?
What patient population Heart Disease patients
should tricyclic
antidepressants be used
cautiously in?
Phenelzine (Nardil) is a He should not use serotonergic drugs like Imitrex.
MAOI. What teaching Also, this class of medication interacts with yogurt,
needs to be done with this sour cream, soy sauce, etc.
medication?
Phenelzine (Nardil) may Hypertensive crisis
cause what if there is an
interaction with known
contraindicated foods?
What are the side effects Anticholinergic type effects like dry mouth, sedation,
of tricyclic constipation, increased appetite, blurred vision,
antidepressants? tinnitus, euphoria, mania
How long does it take for 2-6 weeks
SSRIs to take effect
SSRIs may cause what Nausea, but this will usually resolve in a week.
onset of action
symptoms?
What is one thing you Drink alcohol
should not do with SSRIs?
What should happen Wean slowly, do not stop abruptly
when going off an SSRI?
