NUR2407 Pharmacology Exam 1 Study Guide & Practice Test

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NUR2407 / NUR 2407 Exam 1 (Latest): Pharmacology -

Rasmussen

Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) .....ANSWER.....Resolve hallucinations

Typical Antipsychotics (nonphenothiazines)

.....ANSWER.....Haloperidol (Haldol): use in acute psychosis since

it is immediate acting




Crisis can cause dystonia

Nursing intervention: phenothiazines and nonphenothiazines

.....ANSWER.....Psychotropic washout period: since many have

long half-lives, avoid changing meds with overlapping treatment

which could lead to toxicity

Lorazepam (anxiolytics) use .....ANSWER.....works for immediate

relief but poor choice for longer term

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Major antidepressant groups .....ANSWER.....Tricyclic

antidepressants (TCAs)




Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)




Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)




Atypical antidepressant




Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

SSRIs and SNRIs prevent .....ANSWER.....reuptake of serotonin,

increasing its level in the brain

Serotonin .....ANSWER.....A neurotransmitter known as the "feel

good" hormone

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Momoamine oxidase enzymes .....ANSWER.....break down

neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in

the brain leading to low levels.




These low levels have been linked with depression and anxiety.

Tricyclic antidepressants side effects .....ANSWER.....Include dry

mouth and eyes, GI distress (anticholinergic effects)

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors .....ANSWER.....Maintain levels of

dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain

Food interactions with MAOIs .....ANSWER.....Food that contains

tyramine can cause hypertensive crisis.




includes some cheeses, yogurt, cream, coffee, chocolate,

bananas, raisins, Italian green beans, liver, pickled foods,

sausage, soy sauce, yeast, beer and red wine