Final Exam: NR567 / NR 567 (Latest
Update ) Advanced
Pharmacology for the AGACNP |
Questions and Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct – Chamberlain
Question:
Prescribing considerations for patients with Alzheimer's disease, i.e.
Donepezil
Answer:
Fall risk
Syncope
COPD
take at night
,Question:
Donepezil use and side effects
Answer:
Mild , Moderate and severe Alzheimers
Bradycardia, vivid dreams, syncope
Question:
Memantine indication and MOA
Answer:
Moderate to severe Alzheimer’s
Question:
side-effects of Memantine
Answer:
Headache
Constipation
Confusion or agitation
,Question:
labs to assess for Memantine ?
Answer:
Renal ( BUN / Creatinine
Question:
Donepezil use along with first-generation antihistamines
Answer:
reduced effectiveness
Increased Cognitive decline
Question:
Why is antihistamines NOT appropriate with Donepezil?
Answer:
Antihistamines blocks Acetycholine
Question:
Mechanism of action of Alzheimer's disease medications, i.e. Memantine
Answer:
Blocks NMDA
, Question:
Treatment of absence seizures using Ethosuximide, teaching points
Answer:
Take with Food or milk
DO NOT STOP ABRUPTLY
Question:
Carbamazepine used to treat
Answer:
seizures, bipolar disorder, trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgias
("Carb Can Bring The Good Nerves Back")
"Carbamazepine calms the brain, Stops the shocks and facial pain."
Update ) Advanced
Pharmacology for the AGACNP |
Questions and Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct – Chamberlain
Question:
Prescribing considerations for patients with Alzheimer's disease, i.e.
Donepezil
Answer:
Fall risk
Syncope
COPD
take at night
,Question:
Donepezil use and side effects
Answer:
Mild , Moderate and severe Alzheimers
Bradycardia, vivid dreams, syncope
Question:
Memantine indication and MOA
Answer:
Moderate to severe Alzheimer’s
Question:
side-effects of Memantine
Answer:
Headache
Constipation
Confusion or agitation
,Question:
labs to assess for Memantine ?
Answer:
Renal ( BUN / Creatinine
Question:
Donepezil use along with first-generation antihistamines
Answer:
reduced effectiveness
Increased Cognitive decline
Question:
Why is antihistamines NOT appropriate with Donepezil?
Answer:
Antihistamines blocks Acetycholine
Question:
Mechanism of action of Alzheimer's disease medications, i.e. Memantine
Answer:
Blocks NMDA
, Question:
Treatment of absence seizures using Ethosuximide, teaching points
Answer:
Take with Food or milk
DO NOT STOP ABRUPTLY
Question:
Carbamazepine used to treat
Answer:
seizures, bipolar disorder, trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgias
("Carb Can Bring The Good Nerves Back")
"Carbamazepine calms the brain, Stops the shocks and facial pain."
