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A patient is taking levetiracetam (Keppra) to treat seizures. Routine education for levetiracetam includes

reminding them:

1. To not abruptly discontinue levetiracetam due to risk for withdrawal seizures

2. To wear sunscreen due to photosensitivity from levetiracetam

3. To get an annual eye exam while on levetiracetam




Tricyclic antidepressants should be prescribed cautiously in patients with:

1. Eczema TRICYCLIC NO HEART DISEASE

2. Asthma

3. Diabetes

4. Heart disease




A 66-year-old male was prescribed phenelzine (Nardil) while in an acute psychiatric unit for recalcitrant

depression. The nurse practitioner (NP) managing his primary health care needs to understand the

following regarding phenelzine and other monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs):

1. He should not be prescribed any serotonergic drug such as sumatriptan (Imitrex).

2. MAOIs interact with many common foods, including yogurt, sour cream, and soy sauce.

3. Symptoms of hypertensive crisis (headache, tachycardia, sweating) require immediate

treatment.

4. All of the above




Symptoms of a hypertensive crisis include the symptoms typical for a stroke or



heart attack; difficulty breathing, changes in mental status, and severe
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headache.




A patient is started on paroxetine (Paxil), an SSRI, for depression. Education regarding antidepressants

includes:

1. SSRIs may take two to six weeks before she will have maximum drug effects.

2. Red-green color blindness may occur and should be reported.

3. If she experiences dry mouth or a heart rate greater than 80, she should stop taking the

drug immediately.

4. She should eat lots of food high in fiber to prevent constipation.



A patient with anxiety and depression may respond to:




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1.
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) These drugs are combined in patients with depression

and anxiety (GAD). BUT ESCPECIALLY FOR PHYSCIAL SX
2.
Fluoxetine (Prozac)

3.
Oxazepam (Serax)

4.
Buspirone (Buspar) and an SSRI combined




One major drug used to treat bipolar disease is lithium. Because lithium has a narrow therapeutic range,

it is important to recognize symptoms of toxicity, such as:

1. Orthostatic hypotension

2. Agitation and irritability

3. Drowsiness and nausea

4. Painful urination and abdominal distention



An adult is taking lithium for bipolar disorder. They should be taught to:

1. Take lithium with food

2. Eat a diet with consistent levels of salt (sodium)

3. Drink at least two quarts of water if they are in a hot environment

4. Monitor blood glucose levels




An adult female is taking valproate (Depakote) for seizures and would like to get pregnant. What advice

would you give her?

1. Valproate is safe during all trimesters of pregnancy.

2. She can get pregnant while taking valproate, but she should take adequate folic acid.

3. Valproate is not safe at any time during pregnancy.

4. Valproate is a known teratogen, but may be taken after the first trimester if necessary.



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