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Exam Solution
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Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 2026 A+ GRADE AS
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SURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWER
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S (4EDC6)
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QUESTION 1 zm
Term
ANSWER
Definition
QUESTION 2 zm
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what?
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ANSWER
Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance
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QUESTION 3 zm
What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine?
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ANSWER
Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
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QUESTION 4 zm
What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine?
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ANSWER
CBC every 3-
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4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC
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What kind of teaching needs to be done with families of patients who have seizure dis
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orders?
ANSWER
Prevention is important, patient safety is important, Do NOT abruptly stop taking medication.
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QUESTION 6 zm
Ethosuximide (Zarontin), an anti-seizure medication can cause what?
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ANSWER
Blood dyscrasias
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QUESTION 7 zm
Patients taking Topiramate need to be monitored for what electrolyte imbalance?
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ANSWER
Decreased sodium bicarb leading to hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
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QUESTION 8 zm
Topiramate treats seizures and what is one common side effect?
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ANSWER
Normal side effect is weight loss, especially in higher dose patients
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QUESTION 9 zm
A child on Topiramate that wants to play sports should monitor what?
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ANSWER
Don't get overheated. Topiramate may affect his ability to sweat in the heat.
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QUESTION 10 zm
What should a pregnant patient be told about taking Valproate (Depakote)?
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ANSWER
It is a known teratogen and category X medication. It should not be used in the first trimester, it m
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Exam Solution
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Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 2026 A+ GRADE AS
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SURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWER
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S (4EDC6)
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QUESTION 1 zm
Term
ANSWER
Definition
QUESTION 2 zm
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what?
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ANSWER
Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance
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QUESTION 3 zm
What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine?
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ANSWER
Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
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QUESTION 4 zm
What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine?
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ANSWER
CBC every 3-
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4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC
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, QUESTION 5 zm
What kind of teaching needs to be done with families of patients who have seizure dis
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orders?
ANSWER
Prevention is important, patient safety is important, Do NOT abruptly stop taking medication.
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QUESTION 6 zm
Ethosuximide (Zarontin), an anti-seizure medication can cause what?
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ANSWER
Blood dyscrasias
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QUESTION 7 zm
Patients taking Topiramate need to be monitored for what electrolyte imbalance?
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ANSWER
Decreased sodium bicarb leading to hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
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QUESTION 8 zm
Topiramate treats seizures and what is one common side effect?
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ANSWER
Normal side effect is weight loss, especially in higher dose patients
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QUESTION 9 zm
A child on Topiramate that wants to play sports should monitor what?
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ANSWER
Don't get overheated. Topiramate may affect his ability to sweat in the heat.
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QUESTION 10 zm
What should a pregnant patient be told about taking Valproate (Depakote)?
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ANSWER
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ay be restarted in second trimester.
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