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NUR 2474 EXAM 1 NEWEST 2026 PHARMACOLOGY
FOR PROFFESIONAL NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ||VERIFIED EXAM!!!(VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+(RASMUSSEN)||NEWEST EXAM!!!
How do we treat neuroleptic malignant syndrome? -
ANSWER-supportive, withdraw antipsychotic med, give
dantroline and bromocriptine
What are some of the patient teaching points for
medication therapy? - ANSWER-take as prescribed only,
take on the correct schedule, report severe s/s to HCP,
attend all follow ups and lab appts, family members should
assist with adherence if possible, teach to never stop a
drug cold turkey and the HCP should be the only person
weaning pt off drug.
What does levodopa and carbidopa do? - ANSWER-works
to increase the amount of dopamine that can be used for
reuptake in the brain. It is a dopaminergic agent in which
once it is converted, the drug will then act as a dopamine
supply and will be taken up.
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What is the purpose of carbidopa use? - ANSWER-helps
to enhance the effects of levodopa and decrease GI
discomfort. Has no other effects.
Side effects of levodopa/carbidopa - ANSWER-N, V, CV
postural hypotension, increase intake of salt and water,
psychotic s/s when too much in brain, mood changes-
more anxious and agitated, memory and cognitive
impairment, risky behaviors, dyskinesia, darken sweat and
urine, malignant melanoma
What are various treatments and drugs used to treat
anxiety patients? - ANSWER-benzo's (pam/lam), atypical
anxiolytic buspirone, ssris paroxetine/fluoxetine, tcas,
maois, trazodone.
Explain what a sedative hypnotic does - ANSWER-cause
the patient to have sedation, sleepiness, CNS depression,
anterograde amnesia (patient cannot remember much),
sleep driving (not safe),respiratory depression
What things should we teach the patient using a drug to
treat anxiety? - ANSWER-drug should be tapered only by
the HCP, not patient
No ETOH use
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What withdrawal effects may look like
What does anxiety medication PO withdraw look like? -
ANSWER-drowsiness, lethargy, confusion
What does anxiety medication IV withdraw look like? -
ANSWER-hypotension, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest.
Explain what methylphenidate does - ANSWER-increases
attention and focus in children (NOTHING DEALING W/
BEHAVIORS)
Other effects of methylphenidate use in children -
ANSWER-decreased appetite
Insomnia if given late in the day
What things should we always do when giving
methylphenidate to a child with ADHD? - ANSWER-
ALWAYS: give the drug in the morning, after breakfast,
and give the last dose before 4pm, or else the child will not
sleep at night
NUR 2474 EXAM 1 NEWEST 2026 PHARMACOLOGY
FOR PROFFESIONAL NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ||VERIFIED EXAM!!!(VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+(RASMUSSEN)||NEWEST EXAM!!!
How do we treat neuroleptic malignant syndrome? -
ANSWER-supportive, withdraw antipsychotic med, give
dantroline and bromocriptine
What are some of the patient teaching points for
medication therapy? - ANSWER-take as prescribed only,
take on the correct schedule, report severe s/s to HCP,
attend all follow ups and lab appts, family members should
assist with adherence if possible, teach to never stop a
drug cold turkey and the HCP should be the only person
weaning pt off drug.
What does levodopa and carbidopa do? - ANSWER-works
to increase the amount of dopamine that can be used for
reuptake in the brain. It is a dopaminergic agent in which
once it is converted, the drug will then act as a dopamine
supply and will be taken up.
,2|Page
What is the purpose of carbidopa use? - ANSWER-helps
to enhance the effects of levodopa and decrease GI
discomfort. Has no other effects.
Side effects of levodopa/carbidopa - ANSWER-N, V, CV
postural hypotension, increase intake of salt and water,
psychotic s/s when too much in brain, mood changes-
more anxious and agitated, memory and cognitive
impairment, risky behaviors, dyskinesia, darken sweat and
urine, malignant melanoma
What are various treatments and drugs used to treat
anxiety patients? - ANSWER-benzo's (pam/lam), atypical
anxiolytic buspirone, ssris paroxetine/fluoxetine, tcas,
maois, trazodone.
Explain what a sedative hypnotic does - ANSWER-cause
the patient to have sedation, sleepiness, CNS depression,
anterograde amnesia (patient cannot remember much),
sleep driving (not safe),respiratory depression
What things should we teach the patient using a drug to
treat anxiety? - ANSWER-drug should be tapered only by
the HCP, not patient
No ETOH use
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What withdrawal effects may look like
What does anxiety medication PO withdraw look like? -
ANSWER-drowsiness, lethargy, confusion
What does anxiety medication IV withdraw look like? -
ANSWER-hypotension, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest.
Explain what methylphenidate does - ANSWER-increases
attention and focus in children (NOTHING DEALING W/
BEHAVIORS)
Other effects of methylphenidate use in children -
ANSWER-decreased appetite
Insomnia if given late in the day
What things should we always do when giving
methylphenidate to a child with ADHD? - ANSWER-
ALWAYS: give the drug in the morning, after breakfast,
and give the last dose before 4pm, or else the child will not
sleep at night
