NURS 3730 DRUGS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Haldol?
first gen antipsychotic
used for tx of schizophrenia
can cause EPS, anticholinergic effects, photosensitivity, tardive dyskinesia, weight gain,
sexual dysfunction, endocrine disturbances
methadone (Metadol-D)?
controlled substance, makes it easier to stop taking hard drugs
Lithium?
used for tx of bipolar disorder
therapeutic level 0.8-1.4 mEq
Signs of toxicity are blurred vision, ataxia, tinnitus, persistent NV, diarrhea, excessive
output of dilute urine, increasing tremors, muscular irritability, confusion, giddiness
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)?
used for ADD
Adderall?
amphetamine, used for ADD/ADHD
Clozapine?
2nd gen antipsychotic
no EPS, increase BS, weight gain, metabolic syndrome
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Haldol?
first gen antipsychotic
used for tx of schizophrenia
can cause EPS, anticholinergic effects, photosensitivity, tardive dyskinesia, weight gain,
sexual dysfunction, endocrine disturbances
methadone (Metadol-D)?
controlled substance, makes it easier to stop taking hard drugs
Lithium?
used for tx of bipolar disorder
therapeutic level 0.8-1.4 mEq
Signs of toxicity are blurred vision, ataxia, tinnitus, persistent NV, diarrhea, excessive
output of dilute urine, increasing tremors, muscular irritability, confusion, giddiness
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)?
used for ADD
Adderall?
amphetamine, used for ADD/ADHD
Clozapine?
2nd gen antipsychotic
no EPS, increase BS, weight gain, metabolic syndrome
