8/17/25, 10:09
AM
NURS 305- PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (289)
Use of skeletal muscle for spams not responsive to physical therapy, anti-
relaxants inflammatories or other treatments
Expected relaxation of muscle spasm by depressing
Pharmacological neuronal activity of the spinal cord or brain.
action of skeletal
muscle relaxants
Cycloben
zaprine
Baclofen
Tizanidin
Examples of Skeletal e
Muscle Relaxants Diazepam*
Use of Cyclobenzaprine Relieves acute muscle spasms
(skeletal muscle
relaxant)
Anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, blurred
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vision, tachycardia, urine retention,
constipation)
Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue
[CNS depressant effects] Muscle
side effects/complications weakness
of Headache
Cyclobenzaprine (skeletal Abdominal pain, vomiting,
muscle relaxant) diarrhea flatulence
Erectile dysfunction
contraindications of CV disorders, hyperthyroidism, liver
Cyclobenzaprine dysfunction, concurrent use with MAOIs, and
(skeletal muscle narrow angle glaucoma
relaxant)
administration of PO
Cyclobenzaprine (skeletal
muscle relaxant)
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Take with food
Monitor liver
function Check
vital signs
Advise patient not to drive.
Inform patient that most centrally acting
muscle relaxants are prescribed for maximum
Nursing considerations of
of 3 weeks.
Cyclobenzaprine
(skeletal muscle
Teach patient not to stop abruptly
relaxant)
Discontinue over 1 week to avoid
rebound spasms.(taper off) Avoid
alcohol and other depressants.
What is the Imbalance of the dopamine (inhibitory neurotransmitter)
pathophysiology of & acetylcholine (excitatory neurotransmitter) too
Parkinsons(what causes much Ach, not enough dopamine
it)
Adverse reaction to certain drugs, elevated
carbon monoxide, manganese, encephalitis,
what is pseudo stroke, or trauma
parkinsonism
parkinsons like reaction to a drug
Tremors (usually at rest)
Rigidity (increased muscle
tone) Bradykinesia(slow
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movement)
Postural changes-Head and
chest thrown forward Gait
disturbances (shuffling
Characteristics of walk)
Parkinsonism Lack of facial expression
Pill-rolling motion of hands
patient teaching (big thing)
exercise (improves
balance & flexibility)
Non- nutrition (balanced diet
pharmacological with fiber & fluids)
regimen for support groups
parkinsons
what do meds for do not cure PD but halt progression
parkinsons disease do?
Expected Offer relief of dyskinesias & increases ability to
Pharmacological Action perform ADLs through maintaining balance
of parkinsons drugs between dopamine and acetylcholine
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AM
NURS 305- PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (289)
Use of skeletal muscle for spams not responsive to physical therapy, anti-
relaxants inflammatories or other treatments
Expected relaxation of muscle spasm by depressing
Pharmacological neuronal activity of the spinal cord or brain.
action of skeletal
muscle relaxants
Cycloben
zaprine
Baclofen
Tizanidin
Examples of Skeletal e
Muscle Relaxants Diazepam*
Use of Cyclobenzaprine Relieves acute muscle spasms
(skeletal muscle
relaxant)
Anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, blurred
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AM
vision, tachycardia, urine retention,
constipation)
Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue
[CNS depressant effects] Muscle
side effects/complications weakness
of Headache
Cyclobenzaprine (skeletal Abdominal pain, vomiting,
muscle relaxant) diarrhea flatulence
Erectile dysfunction
contraindications of CV disorders, hyperthyroidism, liver
Cyclobenzaprine dysfunction, concurrent use with MAOIs, and
(skeletal muscle narrow angle glaucoma
relaxant)
administration of PO
Cyclobenzaprine (skeletal
muscle relaxant)
2/38
,8/17/25, 10:09
AM
Take with food
Monitor liver
function Check
vital signs
Advise patient not to drive.
Inform patient that most centrally acting
muscle relaxants are prescribed for maximum
Nursing considerations of
of 3 weeks.
Cyclobenzaprine
(skeletal muscle
Teach patient not to stop abruptly
relaxant)
Discontinue over 1 week to avoid
rebound spasms.(taper off) Avoid
alcohol and other depressants.
What is the Imbalance of the dopamine (inhibitory neurotransmitter)
pathophysiology of & acetylcholine (excitatory neurotransmitter) too
Parkinsons(what causes much Ach, not enough dopamine
it)
Adverse reaction to certain drugs, elevated
carbon monoxide, manganese, encephalitis,
what is pseudo stroke, or trauma
parkinsonism
parkinsons like reaction to a drug
Tremors (usually at rest)
Rigidity (increased muscle
tone) Bradykinesia(slow
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AM
movement)
Postural changes-Head and
chest thrown forward Gait
disturbances (shuffling
Characteristics of walk)
Parkinsonism Lack of facial expression
Pill-rolling motion of hands
patient teaching (big thing)
exercise (improves
balance & flexibility)
Non- nutrition (balanced diet
pharmacological with fiber & fluids)
regimen for support groups
parkinsons
what do meds for do not cure PD but halt progression
parkinsons disease do?
Expected Offer relief of dyskinesias & increases ability to
Pharmacological Action perform ADLs through maintaining balance
of parkinsons drugs between dopamine and acetylcholine
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