Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2
2025/2026 Exam Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due
to what? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism,
leading to lower levels despite good compliance
What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Dermatologic reactions
1. Steven's Johnson
2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased
WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC
, What kind of teaching needs to be done with families of patients who have
seizure disorders? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Prevention is important, patient safety
is important, Do NOT abruptly stop taking medication.
Ethosuximide (Zarontin), an anti-seizure medication can cause what? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Blood dyscrasias
Patients taking Topiramate need to be monitored for what electrolyte
imbalance? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Decreased sodium bicarb leading to
hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
Topiramate treats seizures and what is one common side effect? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Normal side effect is weight loss, especially in higher dose
patients
A child on Topiramate that wants to play sports should monitor what? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Don't get overheated. Topiramate may affect his ability to
sweat in the heat.
What should a pregnant patient be told about taking Valproate (Depakote)?
- 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It is a known teratogen and category X medication. It
should not be used in the first trimester, it may be restarted in second
trimester.
2025/2026 Exam Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due
to what? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism,
leading to lower levels despite good compliance
What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Dermatologic reactions
1. Steven's Johnson
2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased
WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC
, What kind of teaching needs to be done with families of patients who have
seizure disorders? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Prevention is important, patient safety
is important, Do NOT abruptly stop taking medication.
Ethosuximide (Zarontin), an anti-seizure medication can cause what? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Blood dyscrasias
Patients taking Topiramate need to be monitored for what electrolyte
imbalance? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Decreased sodium bicarb leading to
hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
Topiramate treats seizures and what is one common side effect? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Normal side effect is weight loss, especially in higher dose
patients
A child on Topiramate that wants to play sports should monitor what? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Don't get overheated. Topiramate may affect his ability to
sweat in the heat.
What should a pregnant patient be told about taking Valproate (Depakote)?
- 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It is a known teratogen and category X medication. It
should not be used in the first trimester, it may be restarted in second
trimester.
