NUR 635 MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM ALL 75 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH ADDITIONAL EXTRA POINTS FOR REVIEW |ALREADY GRADED A+

NUR 635 MIDTERM EXAM
NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM ALL 75 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH
ADDITIONAL EXTRA
POINTS FOR REVIEW
|ALREADY GRADED A+

Agents that indirectly block the breakdown of acetylcholine and are often used in treatment of Alzheimer's Disease - ANSWERCholinesterase inhibitors

Which agent should you try first to treat an early onset migraine? - ANSWER-NSAIDs

Hallucinations may occur if this medication is stopped abruptly? - ANSWER-baclofen

Sedative hypnotics are often used for insomnia. A common agent used is: - ANSWER-zolpidem

Adverse drug reaction that causes difficulty speaking and chewing and worm-like movements of the tongue - ANSWER-Tardive Dyskinesia

Receptor found in the lungs that causes bronchodilation when activated - ANSWER-Beta 2 Receptors

This drug has led to the death of children in ultrarapid metabolizers as 10% of the drug is converted to morphine - ANSWER-Codeine

Leading cause of acute liver failure in the U.S. - ANSWER-Hepatotoxic drugs
An autoimmune disease that attacks the nicotinic receptors in skeletal muscle - ANSWER-Myasthenia Gravis

An opioid antagonist that works to quickly reverse CNS and respiratory depression - ANSWER-Naloxone (Narcan)

How the drug affects the body - ANSWER-Pharmacodynamics

Term for the amount of drug that reaches systemic circulation. Often affected by route of administration - ANSWER-Bioavailability

Symptoms for this syndrome include confusion, irritability, tachycardia, hypertension, diaphoresis, and is caused by having too much of this "happy" substance - ANSWER-Serotonin

Dopamine agonist often used in treatment of Parkinson's Disease that is least likely to cause sleep attacks - ANSWER-Pramipexole

Clonidine is often prescribed to children to treat this disorder - ANSWER-
ADHD

Drug most effective in alcohol withdrawal - ANSWER-Lorazepam (ativan) Drug used for anaphylactic reaction or cardiac arrest - ANSWEREpinephrine

1st line drugs for migraine prevention - ANSWER-Beta Blockers

Parasympatholytic used for unstable bradycardia - ANSWER-Atropine

Drug class used to treat ADHD - ANSWER-Stimulants

Drugs that have no medical use and high potential for abuse - ANSWER-
Schedule I controlled substances

This drug is an antispasmodic muscle relaxant that must be tapered off due to risk of seizure or hallucinations if stopped abruptly - ANSWERBaclofen

3Muscle relaxant that is also a schedule IV controlled substance - ANSWER-Carisoprodal (Soma)

1st line abortive drug class for mild to moderate headaches - ANSWERNSAIDs

1st line abortive drug for moderate to severe migraine headaches - ANSWER-Sumatriptan (Imitrex)

Used in the treatment of non-hypovolemic hypotension - ANSWERNorepinephrine or phenyleprine

Drug used for acute management of seizures - ANSWER-Lorazepam

Used for treatment of beta-blocker overdose - ANSWER-Glucagon

Used in treatment of opioid use disorder. May cause QT prolongation. - ANSWER-Methadone