More study for Exam 2

Question 1

Dantrolene adverse effects

Answer 1

Weakness, drowsiness Hepatic toxicity

Question 2

what type of drug is propranol?

Answer 2

a beta blocker

Question 3

Mood-Stabilizing Anticonvulsants

Answer 3

Valproic acid Carbamazepine Lamotrigine

Question 4

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) (4)

Answer 4

Phenelzine Selegiline Isocarboxazid tranylcypromine “PIST”

Question 5

Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) (2)

Answer 5

Venlafaxine (Effexor) Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Question 6

what can provide immediate relief of anxiety

Answer 6

Benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam and alprazolam)

Question 7

signs of lithium toxicity

Answer 7

polydipsia, slurred speech, and fine hand tremors

Question 8

what is important to assess after the administration of an anti-psychotic?

Answer 8

The orthostatic blood pressure measurements

Question 9

what drug class is caffeine in?

Answer 9

Methylxanthines

Question 10

Methylphenidate usage

Answer 10

Used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Question 11

adverse effects of levodopa

Answer 11

• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Darkened urine and sweat
• Can activate malignant melanoma

Question 12

How should Levadopa be taken?

Answer 12

with food to decrease nausea and vomitting

Question 13

what vitamin may levadopa have an interaction with

Answer 13

vitamin B6

Question 14

What should be monitored for in patients on medication for Parkinson’s?

Answer 14

• Inform/monitor for cardiac problems
• Monitor for orthostatic hypotension
• Monitor for signs of psychosis
• May need drug holiday

Question 15

what drug is combined with levadopa to inhibit levadopa’s metabolism?

Answer 15

Entacapone

Question 16

what is the basic action of anticholinergic agents

Answer 16

Block the action of acetylcholine

Question 17

2 anticholinergic agents

Answer 17

• Benztropine
• Trihexyphenidyl

Question 18

nParkinson’s disease reflects an imbalance between inhibitory and stimulating activity of nerves in the…?

Answer 18

Basal ganglia

Question 19

Adverse effects of Alzhiemers drug therapy

Answer 19

• GI –stimulation leading to nausea & vomiting, diarrhea and stomach irritation
• Dizziness
• Headache

Question 20

What surgical treatment of parkinson’s can also be done?

Answer 20

Surgical interventions involving basal ganglia

Question 21

what type of agonist is pramipexole?

Answer 21

dopamine agonist

Question 22

adverse effects of pramipexole

Answer 22

• nausea,
• dizziness,
• daytime
• somnolence
• , insomnia

Question 23

The big gun AED known to cause changes in personality

Answer 23

Levetiracetam

Question 24

3 drugs used for therapy for Spasticity

Answer 24

• Baclofen
• Diazepam
• Dantrolene

Question 25

Adverse effects of Baclofen

Answer 25

* CNS depressant * GI symptoms—nausea, constipation * Urinary retention

Question 26

How do Centrally Acting Muscle Relaxants work?

Answer 26

Work in the CNS to interfere with the reflexes that are causing the muscle spasm

Question 27

prototype for barbiturates

Answer 27

phenobarbital

Question 28

when does buspirone start working?

Answer 28

no quick acting like other benzodiazepines Onset one week with full effect 2-6 weeks not a prn medication

Question 29

Adverse effects for buspirone

Answer 29

– Dizzy – Nausea – Headache

Question 30

lDrug of choice to treat insomnia and anxiety

Answer 30

Benzodiazepines

Question 31

what are depot drugs

Answer 31

long-acting, injectable formulations used for long-term maintenance

Question 32

What are some extrapyramidal symptoms?

Answer 32

Acute Dystonia Parkinsonisms Akathisia tardive dyskinesia

Question 33

Rare but potentially fatal complication of inhalation anesthetics?

Answer 33

Malignant Hyperthermia

Question 34

what is an important consideration when administering ergotamine?

Answer 34

Do not use within 24 hours of triptans

Question 35

how long does it take to develop a tolerance the the adverse effect of orthostatic hypotension?

Answer 35

2-3months

Question 36

what is a late side effect of FGAS?

Answer 36

Tardive dyskinesia

Question 37

Ultrashort acting Barbiturate

Answer 37

thiopental

Question 38

Short to intermediate acting barbiturate

Answer 38

secobarbital

Question 39

Long acting barbiturate

Answer 39

phenobarbital