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NURS 180
NURS 180 / NURS180: Midterm Exam
Pharmacology |WCU| Latest 2026/2027 Q&A.
1. Drug-drug interaction with MAOIs and TCAs: Potential adverse effects when
monoamine oxidase inhibitors are taken with tricyclic antidepressants.
2. Lithium toxicity: A condition resulting from elevated lithium levels, leading to
symptoms such as tremors, confusion, and seizures.
3. Anticholinergic/inhaled anticholinergic effects and patient education: Side ef-
fects of anticholinergic medications, including dry mouth and blurred vision, and the
importance of educating patients on these effects.
4. Signs & symptoms of serotonin syndrome: Symptoms such as agitation, confusion,
rapid heart rate, and high blood pressure that indicate an excess of serotonin in the body.
5. Anti-epileptic med precautions/ patient education: Safety measures and
information provided to patients taking anti-epileptic medications to prevent seizures and
manage side effects.
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6. Hepatotoxicity signs and symptoms: Indicators of liver damage, including jaundice,
dark urine, and abdominal pain.
7. Parkinson Med MOA and uses: Mechanism of action and therapeutic applications
of medications used to treat Parkinson's disease.
8. First-generation antipsychotics vs second-generation antipsychotics: Compar-
ison of older antipsychotic medications, which primarily treat positive symptoms, to
newer medications that address both positive and negative symptoms.
9. Atypical antipsychotics lab considerations: Laboratory monitoring required for
patients on atypical antipsychotics, including metabolic panels.
10. ADHD most commonly used med and patient education: The primary medication
prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and essential information for
patients regarding its use.
11. Naloxone vs naltrexone: Comparison of naloxone, an opioid antagonist used for
overdose emergencies, and naltrexone, used for opioid and alcohol dependence.
12. SLUDGE mnemonic: A mnemonic representing the symptoms of cholinergic toxicity:
Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal distress, and Emesis.
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NURS 180
NURS 180 / NURS180: Midterm Exam
Pharmacology |WCU| Latest 2026/2027 Q&A.
1. Drug-drug interaction with MAOIs and TCAs: Potential adverse effects when
monoamine oxidase inhibitors are taken with tricyclic antidepressants.
2. Lithium toxicity: A condition resulting from elevated lithium levels, leading to
symptoms such as tremors, confusion, and seizures.
3. Anticholinergic/inhaled anticholinergic effects and patient education: Side ef-
fects of anticholinergic medications, including dry mouth and blurred vision, and the
importance of educating patients on these effects.
4. Signs & symptoms of serotonin syndrome: Symptoms such as agitation, confusion,
rapid heart rate, and high blood pressure that indicate an excess of serotonin in the body.
5. Anti-epileptic med precautions/ patient education: Safety measures and
information provided to patients taking anti-epileptic medications to prevent seizures and
manage side effects.
NURS 180
1/6
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NURS 180
6. Hepatotoxicity signs and symptoms: Indicators of liver damage, including jaundice,
dark urine, and abdominal pain.
7. Parkinson Med MOA and uses: Mechanism of action and therapeutic applications
of medications used to treat Parkinson's disease.
8. First-generation antipsychotics vs second-generation antipsychotics: Compar-
ison of older antipsychotic medications, which primarily treat positive symptoms, to
newer medications that address both positive and negative symptoms.
9. Atypical antipsychotics lab considerations: Laboratory monitoring required for
patients on atypical antipsychotics, including metabolic panels.
10. ADHD most commonly used med and patient education: The primary medication
prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and essential information for
patients regarding its use.
11. Naloxone vs naltrexone: Comparison of naloxone, an opioid antagonist used for
overdose emergencies, and naltrexone, used for opioid and alcohol dependence.
12. SLUDGE mnemonic: A mnemonic representing the symptoms of cholinergic toxicity:
Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal distress, and Emesis.
NURS 180
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