NURS 615 PHARM EXAM 2 WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range
due to what? - ✔✔Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to
lower levels despite good compliance
What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? -
✔✔Dermatologic reactions
1. Steven's Johnson
2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
, What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? -
✔✔CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC,
decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC
What kind of teaching needs to be done with families of patients who
have seizure disorders? - ✔✔Prevention is important, patient safety is
important, Do NOT abruptly stop taking medication.
Ethosuximide (Zarontin), an anti-seizure medication can cause what? -
✔✔Blood dyscrasias
Patients taking Topiramate need to be monitored for what electrolyte
imbalance? - ✔✔Decreased sodium bicarb leading to hyperchloremic
metabolic acidosis
Topiramate treats seizures and what is one common side effect? -
✔✔Normal side effect is weight loss, especially in higher dose patients
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
{ GRADED A+}
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range
due to what? - ✔✔Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to
lower levels despite good compliance
What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? -
✔✔Dermatologic reactions
1. Steven's Johnson
2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
, What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? -
✔✔CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC,
decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC
What kind of teaching needs to be done with families of patients who
have seizure disorders? - ✔✔Prevention is important, patient safety is
important, Do NOT abruptly stop taking medication.
Ethosuximide (Zarontin), an anti-seizure medication can cause what? -
✔✔Blood dyscrasias
Patients taking Topiramate need to be monitored for what electrolyte
imbalance? - ✔✔Decreased sodium bicarb leading to hyperchloremic
metabolic acidosis
Topiramate treats seizures and what is one common side effect? -
✔✔Normal side effect is weight loss, especially in higher dose patients
