NR 566 Final Exam / NR566 Final Exam
What are some potential drug interactions with Lithium? - Diuretics, NSAIDS,
Anticholinergics
(Concerned w/dehydration & sodium balance)
What is the black box warning for tricyclic antidepressants and all other
depressants as well? - risk for suicide
What is the normal lithium range? - 0.4- 1
mEq/L (>1.5 is getting towards toxicity
range)
What is the role of androgens in treating anemia? - synthesis of erythropoietin
Which of these drugs are known to elevate phenytoin levels? -
diazepam isoniazid
cimetidine
carbamazepi
ne
phenobarbita
l alcohol
What is the preferred administration route of alprostadil (used to treat
ED)? - injection into the penis or by insertion into the urethra
What are some potential adverse effects of finasteride (Proscar -BPH)? -
decreases ejaculation volume and libido
gynecomastia
What are some potential adverse effects on Nonselective al Blockers (used to
treat BPH & HTN)? - Hypotension
Fainting
Dizziness
Somnolence
Nasal
Congestion
What are some potential adverse effects of Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
(used to treat ED)? - Hypotension and Priapism
A prolonged and unwanted erection of the penis that occurs without sexual
stimulation. This causes penile pain, rigid penile shaft, and erection that last
for more than 4 hours without sexual stimulation. - Priapism
, What are typically the best antibiotics for Chlamydia in adults? -
Azithromycin or doxycycline
What are some potential drug interactions with Lithium? - Diuretics, NSAIDS,
Anticholinergics
(Concerned w/dehydration & sodium balance)
What is the black box warning for tricyclic antidepressants and all other
depressants as well? - risk for suicide
What is the normal lithium range? - 0.4- 1
mEq/L (>1.5 is getting towards toxicity
range)
What is the role of androgens in treating anemia? - synthesis of erythropoietin
Which of these drugs are known to elevate phenytoin levels? -
diazepam isoniazid
cimetidine
carbamazepi
ne
phenobarbita
l alcohol
What is the preferred administration route of alprostadil (used to treat
ED)? - injection into the penis or by insertion into the urethra
What are some potential adverse effects of finasteride (Proscar -BPH)? -
decreases ejaculation volume and libido
gynecomastia
What are some potential adverse effects on Nonselective al Blockers (used to
treat BPH & HTN)? - Hypotension
Fainting
Dizziness
Somnolence
Nasal
Congestion
What are some potential adverse effects of Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
(used to treat ED)? - Hypotension and Priapism
A prolonged and unwanted erection of the penis that occurs without sexual
stimulation. This causes penile pain, rigid penile shaft, and erection that last
for more than 4 hours without sexual stimulation. - Priapism
, What are typically the best antibiotics for Chlamydia in adults? -
Azithromycin or doxycycline
