Exam 4: NU 150 / NU150 (Latest
Version 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology | Questions with Correct Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
Anticonvulsant Signs and Symptoms of TOXICITY:
Answer:
slurred speech ataxia lethargy dizziness N/V
Question:
Normal and TOXIC lab ranges for Anticonvulsants
Answer:
Normal: 10-20mcg/ml
Toxic: >30mcg/ml
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Question:
NRSG Process for Anticonvulsants:
Answer:
ASSESS:
Through pt history to ID the type of seizure disorder Family history Recent drug therapy VS for baseline
Implement:
ECG Ct scan CBC hepatic & Renal Fx test Serum plasm levels of anticonvulsants to monitor for toxicity
PT ED:
What to do before, during, and after the seizure Do not miss a dose of medication- could result in STATUS EPILEPTICUS Monitor blood levels often
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Question:
What are DMARDs?
Answer:
disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs
Question:
What are the different classes of drugs that fall under Skeletal Muscle, Bone & Joint Disorder Drugs?
Answer:
DMARDs Bone resorption inhibitors- bisphosphonates Skeletal muscle relaxants Uric acid inhibitors
Question:
What do DMARDs do?
Answer:
decrease the autoimmune response- has an effect on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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Question:
What drugs are used to treat RA?
Answer:
NSAIDs Corticosteroids DMARDs
Question:
What are DMARDs used to treat?
Answer:
RA, Crohn's disease, and Fibromyalgia
Question:
What are the different DMARD drugs?
Answer:
Adalimumab (Humira) Infliximab (Remicade) Methotrexate (MTX) Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
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