Pharmacology Quiz 1 - Pharmacology Quiz 1 Question: Alzheimer's drugs...

NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing

Pharmacology Quiz 1

Question:

Alzheimer's drugs

Answer:

• cholinesterase inhibitors
• memantine

Question:

Levodopa action (Sinemet)

Answer:

Converts dopamine in the brain

Question:

Carbidopa action

Answer:

Inhibits peripheral decarboxylase in the liver allowing more levodopa to reach the BBB

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Question:

Nursing considerations for Levodopa/Carbidopa

Answer:

• observe symptoms of Parkinson's
• assess for dyskinesia
• administer medication with low-protein food and avoid foods high in

tyramine

• do not abruptly stop
• assess for postural hypotension
• urine and perspiration discoloration (red, brown, black)

Question:

Immunomodulators

Answer:

• Interferon Beta Preparations
• Dimethyl Fumarate
• Glatiramer Acetate
• Natalizumab
• Fingolimod
• Teriflunomide

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