NURS 615 PHARM EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
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A child on Topiramate that wants to play sports should
monitor what? - correct answer- Don't get
overheated. Topiramate may affect his ability to sweat in
the heat.
Blood levels need to be monitored with Lithium because
why? - correct answer- Lithium has a narrow
therapeutic range so it is important to recognize toxicity
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show
subtherapeutic range due to what? - correct
answer- Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism,
leading to lower levels despite good compliance
Epi and norepi causes what to break down? - correct
answer- Fat cells to break down stored fat
,Ethosuximide (Zarontin), an anti-seizure medication can
cause what? - correct answer- Blood dyscrasias
Gentamycin is known to cause what? - correct
answer- Ototoxicity and hearing loss
How fast does Celexa start to demonstrate effects? -
correct answer- Improved appetitie and
concentration in 1-2 weeks.
How long does it take for SSRIs to take effect - correct
answer- 2-6 weeks
IF patients are hypersensitive to Sulfa, what other
medications will they be sensitive to? - correct
answer- Loop Diuretics, thiazide diuretics, and
sulfonylureas
Name 3 things ta Rifampin is prescribed for? - correct
answer- TB, leprosy, legionella
, Patients taking Topiramate need to be monitored for
what electrolyte imbalance? - correct answer-
Decreased sodium bicarb leading to hyperchloremic
metabolic acidosis
Phenelzine (Nardil) is a MAOI. What teaching needs to be
done with this medication? - correct answer- He
should not use serotonergic drugs like Imitrex. Also, this
class of medication interacts with yogurt, sour cream, soy
sauce, etc.
Phenelzine (Nardil) may cause what if there is an
interaction with known contraindicated foods? -
correct answer- Hypertensive crisis
Phentermine releases what two chemicals? - correct
answer- Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Rifampin is used to treat what? - correct answer-
TB
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS;
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A child on Topiramate that wants to play sports should
monitor what? - correct answer- Don't get
overheated. Topiramate may affect his ability to sweat in
the heat.
Blood levels need to be monitored with Lithium because
why? - correct answer- Lithium has a narrow
therapeutic range so it is important to recognize toxicity
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show
subtherapeutic range due to what? - correct
answer- Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism,
leading to lower levels despite good compliance
Epi and norepi causes what to break down? - correct
answer- Fat cells to break down stored fat
,Ethosuximide (Zarontin), an anti-seizure medication can
cause what? - correct answer- Blood dyscrasias
Gentamycin is known to cause what? - correct
answer- Ototoxicity and hearing loss
How fast does Celexa start to demonstrate effects? -
correct answer- Improved appetitie and
concentration in 1-2 weeks.
How long does it take for SSRIs to take effect - correct
answer- 2-6 weeks
IF patients are hypersensitive to Sulfa, what other
medications will they be sensitive to? - correct
answer- Loop Diuretics, thiazide diuretics, and
sulfonylureas
Name 3 things ta Rifampin is prescribed for? - correct
answer- TB, leprosy, legionella
, Patients taking Topiramate need to be monitored for
what electrolyte imbalance? - correct answer-
Decreased sodium bicarb leading to hyperchloremic
metabolic acidosis
Phenelzine (Nardil) is a MAOI. What teaching needs to be
done with this medication? - correct answer- He
should not use serotonergic drugs like Imitrex. Also, this
class of medication interacts with yogurt, sour cream, soy
sauce, etc.
Phenelzine (Nardil) may cause what if there is an
interaction with known contraindicated foods? -
correct answer- Hypertensive crisis
Phentermine releases what two chemicals? - correct
answer- Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Rifampin is used to treat what? - correct answer-
TB
