Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 with
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Carbamazepine Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading
(Tegretol) can sometimes to lower levels despite good compliance
show 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,
needs to be done with Do 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 Decreased sodium bicarb leading to
Topiramate need to be hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
monitored for what
electrolyte imbalance?
Topiramate treats Normal side effect is weight loss, especially in
seizures and what is one higher dose patients
common side effect?
, A child on Topiramate Don't get overheated. Topiramate may affect his
that wants to play sports ability to sweat in the heat.
should monitor what?
What should a pregnant It is a known teratogen and category X medication.
patient be told about It 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 sour cream, soy sauce, etc.
this 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,
of tricyclic sedation, constipation, increased appetite, blurred
antidepressants? vision, 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?
complete solutions 2024 Graded A+
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Terms in this set (78)
Carbamazepine Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading
(Tegretol) can sometimes to lower levels despite good compliance
show 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,
needs to be done with Do 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 Decreased sodium bicarb leading to
Topiramate need to be hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
monitored for what
electrolyte imbalance?
Topiramate treats Normal side effect is weight loss, especially in
seizures and what is one higher dose patients
common side effect?
, A child on Topiramate Don't get overheated. Topiramate may affect his
that wants to play sports ability to sweat in the heat.
should monitor what?
What should a pregnant It is a known teratogen and category X medication.
patient be told about It 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 sour cream, soy sauce, etc.
this 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,
of tricyclic sedation, constipation, increased appetite, blurred
antidepressants? vision, 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?
