NURS 615 Final exam Newest 2025, Maryville University nursing exam
NURS 615 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025, MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS, VERIFIED NURS 615 ANSWERS,
NURS 615 STUDY GUIDE PDF, NURS 615 EXAM PREP 2025,
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What is the Step Up Approach with GERD? - ANSWER-Histamine-2 receptor antagonist
(ranitidine) for 4-6 weeks (OTC approach)
What are the precautions and contraindications when prescribing phentermine? - ANSWER-risk
of serotonin syndrome
What medications should you ask the pt if they are taking if prescribing phentermine? -
ANSWER-SSRIs and St. John's Wort
What is the length of time that anoerexiants should be prescribed? - ANSWER-about 6 months
to avoid tolerance
What is rectal diazepam (Diastat) used to treat - ANSWER-seizures
When can phenytoin hypersensitivity syndrome occur? - ANSWER-about 3-8 weeks after
starting treatment
What is auto metabolism of carbamazepine? - ANSWER-it causes lower levels in spite good
compliance
What is the black box warning of carbamazepine? - ANSWER-dermatological reaction, Steven's
Johnson, and toxic epidermal necrolysis
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What blood values should be monitored with carbamazepine? - ANSWER-CBC every 3-4 months
What are the adverse effects of ethosuximide (Zarontin)? - ANSWER-blood dyscrasias
What blood values should be monitored with ethosuximide (Zarontin)? - ANSWER-CBC, LFTs,
Serum drug level, UA
What should the families be taught regarding the monitoring of seizure activity? - ANSWER-
avoid abruptly stopping any seizure medication-espically levetiracetam (keppra)
Multi-organ failure is a risk with the use of lamotrigine (Lamictal) what are the signs/symptoms?
- ANSWER-may present with fever and lymphadenopathy
What are the precautions and contraindications for the tricyclic antidepressants? - ANSWER-pt
with heart disease
What is the appropriate first line antidepressant for children? - ANSWER-fluoxetine (Prozac)
How long does it take for SSRIs (e.g. Paxil) to produce an effect in pt with depression? -
ANSWER-up to 2-6 weeks
The serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are used for depression with lack of
motivation-name a drug in this class - ANSWER-Cymbalta
Which medication is most effective for mild to moderate pain related to injury? - ANSWER-
Ibuprofen (Adult)
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NURS 615 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025, MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS, VERIFIED NURS 615 ANSWERS,
NURS 615 STUDY GUIDE PDF, NURS 615 EXAM PREP 2025,
GRADED A+
What is the Step Up Approach with GERD? - ANSWER-Histamine-2 receptor antagonist
(ranitidine) for 4-6 weeks (OTC approach)
What are the precautions and contraindications when prescribing phentermine? - ANSWER-risk
of serotonin syndrome
What medications should you ask the pt if they are taking if prescribing phentermine? -
ANSWER-SSRIs and St. John's Wort
What is the length of time that anoerexiants should be prescribed? - ANSWER-about 6 months
to avoid tolerance
What is rectal diazepam (Diastat) used to treat - ANSWER-seizures
When can phenytoin hypersensitivity syndrome occur? - ANSWER-about 3-8 weeks after
starting treatment
What is auto metabolism of carbamazepine? - ANSWER-it causes lower levels in spite good
compliance
What is the black box warning of carbamazepine? - ANSWER-dermatological reaction, Steven's
Johnson, and toxic epidermal necrolysis
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, NURS 615 Final exam Newest 2025, Maryville University nursing exam
What blood values should be monitored with carbamazepine? - ANSWER-CBC every 3-4 months
What are the adverse effects of ethosuximide (Zarontin)? - ANSWER-blood dyscrasias
What blood values should be monitored with ethosuximide (Zarontin)? - ANSWER-CBC, LFTs,
Serum drug level, UA
What should the families be taught regarding the monitoring of seizure activity? - ANSWER-
avoid abruptly stopping any seizure medication-espically levetiracetam (keppra)
Multi-organ failure is a risk with the use of lamotrigine (Lamictal) what are the signs/symptoms?
- ANSWER-may present with fever and lymphadenopathy
What are the precautions and contraindications for the tricyclic antidepressants? - ANSWER-pt
with heart disease
What is the appropriate first line antidepressant for children? - ANSWER-fluoxetine (Prozac)
How long does it take for SSRIs (e.g. Paxil) to produce an effect in pt with depression? -
ANSWER-up to 2-6 weeks
The serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are used for depression with lack of
motivation-name a drug in this class - ANSWER-Cymbalta
Which medication is most effective for mild to moderate pain related to injury? - ANSWER-
Ibuprofen (Adult)
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