NUR 2474 Pharmacology Exam 1
- Lithium therapeutic level
Answer 0.6-1.2 mEq/L
- Lithium toxicity level
- mEq/L
Answer
- Lithium side effects
Answer Polyuria, fine hand tremor, thirst, dry mouth, increase in motility of GI system
- Lithium toxic effects
Answer Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Donepezil (Aricept) in Alzheimer's
Answer a Cholinesterase inhibitor that help to pre- vent the breakdown of acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter involved in learn- ing and memory.1 By preventing the breakdown of the chemical, communication between nerve cells in the brain may be improved. This can lead to a slowing down of symptoms or a delay in exhibiting symptoms.
- Sertraline (Zoloft) and nursing infants
Answer Safe to use while breastfeeding. Usually low in breast milk compared to other SSRIs and antidepressants. Most doctors prescribe while nursing as it is safe.
- Dulozetine (Cymbalta) and alcohol abuse 1 / 2
Answer May be useful in lessening anxi- ety-like behaviors and alcohol intake, which may make it useful as a treatment during alcohol withdrawal. This low dose can decrease alcohol use.
- Diazepam (Valium) for status epilepticus (seizures)
Answer Very common first treat- ment for Statue Epilepticus (SE).
- Side effects
Answer Undesired effect that occurs when the medication is administered regardless of the dose.
- Adverse effects
Answer An unwanted, undesirable effect of a medication that occurs during usual clinical use
- Allergies
Answer an overreaction of the immune system to a harmless substance (in this case, a drug), which triggers an allergic reaction. Specifically, a drug allergy is a reaction mediated by Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies.
- Intended effect
Answer The effect the medication is expected to have on the body.
- teratogenic effect
Answer Effect of a drug administered to the mother that results in abnormalities in the fetus.
- Paradoxical effect
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Answer opposite of the intended drug effect