Midterm Exam: NU650 / NU 650
(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Health Assessment / Nursing | All Chapters Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Regis
Question:
Baclofen
Answer:
indication: CNS condition/ Spinal cord injury
ADR: N/V, urinary retention, headache
Consideration: abrupt withdrawal can cause seizures/hallucinations.
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Question:
Leflunomide (Arava)
Answer:
conventional DMARD
increased hazard/cost compared to methotrexate
MOA: (prodrug) inhibits synthesis of pyrimidines for t cell proliferation and
antibody production
ADRs: infection, alopecia, pancytopenia and SJS, neuropathy, hepatotoxicity,
teratogenic
Drug interactions: slow NSAID metabolism.
Question:
what side effects do most all antispasmotic drugs have
Answer:
CNS depression and dizziness
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Question:
Carisoprodol (Soma)
Answer:
indication: muscle relaxant for spasms/pain
ADR: euphoria (abuse potential )
Consideration: schedule IV controlled substance
Question:
Chlorzoxazone
Answer:
Use: muscle spasms/ pain
ADR: paradoxical CNS stimulation. orange/purple urine, hepatitis and
hepatic necrosis
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Question:
Cyclobenzaprine
Answer:
use: spasms/pain
ADR: anticholinergic effects
Consideration: use short term. SSRI concurrent use = risk for serotonin
syndrome. Do not use with MAOIs
Question:
Diazepam
Answer:
Use: spasms/pain from trauma. Spasticity from SCI or CNS condition
ADR: paradoxical CNS stimulation. Amnesia
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