NU 150 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Dopamine Receptor Agonist (NON-ERGOT) - Answer-Exact mechanism not
understood. Mimics Dopamine
What are some medication examples of Dopamine Receptor Agonist? - Answer-
Mirapex
Requip
Adverse reaction of Dopamine Receptor Agonist? - Answer-N/V
dizziness, postural hypotension
hallucinations, visual disturbances
somnolence
confusion
abnormal involuntary mvmts
h/a
Dopamine Receptor Agonist are contraindicated in what type pf patients? - Answer-
known hypersensitivity
severe ischemic heart disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Use caution in what type of patients before administering Dopamine Receptor Agonist?
- Answer-Dyskinesia
Orthostatic hypotension
liver or renal impairment
**Do NOT administer with other CNS Depressants**
What should your NRSG Assmt include for a person with Parkinson's? - Answer-1.
Symptoms regarding the disorder
2. How long have the symptoms been present
3. Ability of the person to perform ADLs
4. Current mental condition
What may happen if someone abruptly stops their antiparkinsonism drugs? - Answer-It
can cause neurological problems
What are Anticonvulsant drugs for? - Answer-mgmt of seizures/convulsion disorders by
decreasing the excitability of nerve cells in the brain to either eliminate or decrease
intensity & frequency of seizure activity
What is a seizure? - Answer-A periodic attack of disturbed cerebral function
, What are the main categories for Anticonvulsant drugs? - Answer-Hydantoins (MOST
COMMON)- DO NOT MIX with CNS depressants
Dilantin (phenytoin) (MOST COMMON)
Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Depakote (Valproic Acid)
+ MORE
Other not so common preparations? - Answer-Diamox
Tegretol
Keppra
Benzodiazapindes
Can any Anticonvulsant be used to treat all types of seizures? - Answer-NO
What is a Petit- Mal seizure? - Answer-Absent seizures
What is a Myoclonic seizure? - Answer-can occur suddenly and are very forceful
What is a Toni-Clonic seizure? - Answer-Alternates contractions (tonic phase) &
relaxation (clonic phase)
What is a Partial or Focal seizure? - Answer-occurs in a localized area of the brain
What is a Simple seizure? - Answer-no LOC
What is a Psychomotor seizure? - Answer-Often occurs in children 3 to adolescence
What is Idiopathic Origin - Answer-cause can't be identified (50% of seizures)
What is Acquired origin - Answer-Cause identified- EX: high fever, CVA, trauma,
infection
What is Epilepsy - Answer-Permanent, recurrent seizure disorder
Adverse reaction of anticonvulsant medications: - Answer-Nystagmus
Ataxia
Slurred speech
Skin rash
N/V
Gingival hyperplasia (inform dentist you are on Dilantin)
Hepatotoxicity
What is Status Epilepticus? - Answer-Emergency situation- seizure activity is continual
with no interruptions; can be life threatening d/t lack of oxygen to the brain
Adverse reactions to BARBITUATES - Answer-Sedation
CORRECT ANSWERS
Dopamine Receptor Agonist (NON-ERGOT) - Answer-Exact mechanism not
understood. Mimics Dopamine
What are some medication examples of Dopamine Receptor Agonist? - Answer-
Mirapex
Requip
Adverse reaction of Dopamine Receptor Agonist? - Answer-N/V
dizziness, postural hypotension
hallucinations, visual disturbances
somnolence
confusion
abnormal involuntary mvmts
h/a
Dopamine Receptor Agonist are contraindicated in what type pf patients? - Answer-
known hypersensitivity
severe ischemic heart disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Use caution in what type of patients before administering Dopamine Receptor Agonist?
- Answer-Dyskinesia
Orthostatic hypotension
liver or renal impairment
**Do NOT administer with other CNS Depressants**
What should your NRSG Assmt include for a person with Parkinson's? - Answer-1.
Symptoms regarding the disorder
2. How long have the symptoms been present
3. Ability of the person to perform ADLs
4. Current mental condition
What may happen if someone abruptly stops their antiparkinsonism drugs? - Answer-It
can cause neurological problems
What are Anticonvulsant drugs for? - Answer-mgmt of seizures/convulsion disorders by
decreasing the excitability of nerve cells in the brain to either eliminate or decrease
intensity & frequency of seizure activity
What is a seizure? - Answer-A periodic attack of disturbed cerebral function
, What are the main categories for Anticonvulsant drugs? - Answer-Hydantoins (MOST
COMMON)- DO NOT MIX with CNS depressants
Dilantin (phenytoin) (MOST COMMON)
Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Depakote (Valproic Acid)
+ MORE
Other not so common preparations? - Answer-Diamox
Tegretol
Keppra
Benzodiazapindes
Can any Anticonvulsant be used to treat all types of seizures? - Answer-NO
What is a Petit- Mal seizure? - Answer-Absent seizures
What is a Myoclonic seizure? - Answer-can occur suddenly and are very forceful
What is a Toni-Clonic seizure? - Answer-Alternates contractions (tonic phase) &
relaxation (clonic phase)
What is a Partial or Focal seizure? - Answer-occurs in a localized area of the brain
What is a Simple seizure? - Answer-no LOC
What is a Psychomotor seizure? - Answer-Often occurs in children 3 to adolescence
What is Idiopathic Origin - Answer-cause can't be identified (50% of seizures)
What is Acquired origin - Answer-Cause identified- EX: high fever, CVA, trauma,
infection
What is Epilepsy - Answer-Permanent, recurrent seizure disorder
Adverse reaction of anticonvulsant medications: - Answer-Nystagmus
Ataxia
Slurred speech
Skin rash
N/V
Gingival hyperplasia (inform dentist you are on Dilantin)
Hepatotoxicity
What is Status Epilepticus? - Answer-Emergency situation- seizure activity is continual
with no interruptions; can be life threatening d/t lack of oxygen to the brain
Adverse reactions to BARBITUATES - Answer-Sedation
