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Exam 1: NUR 210/ NUR210 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Galen QUESTION Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) Answer: a rare but fatal condition associated with antipsychotics QUESTION S/S of NMS Answer: muscle rigidity, hyperthermia, dysrhythmias, and seizures, QUESTION Acute dystonia Answer: facial grimaing, involuntary upward eye movement, and muscle spasms of the tongue and face ...

Exam 4: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| Galen Q: What labs should be monitored with Cephalosporins? Answer: Kidney function (BUN, Creatinine) and liver function (ALT, AST) Q: What disorder is characterized by Red blotchy face, neck, chest, and also pruritus (itching) of areas and is caused by Vancomycin? Answer: Red man syndrome Q: What disorder is characterized by a painful red/purplish ra...

Exam 1: NUR 210/ NUR210 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A| Galen QUESTION Duration of Action? Answer: is the length of time the drug exerts a therapeutic effect. QUESTION Why are peak and trough draw levels important? Answer: because they are requested for drugs that have a narrow therapeutic and are considered toxic. QUESTION Peak Drug Levels? Answer: o Orally, the peak time is usually 2 to ...

Exam 1: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| Galen Q: Antipsychotic- Haloperidol? Answer: Uses: Schizophrenia, Acute sycosis S/E: Dry mouth, Sedation Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: EPS(Tremors) NMS(fever, rigidity) Contradictions: Mood stabilizers & antipsychotics Q: Atypical Antipsychotic- Aripiprazole? Answer: Uses: Schizophrenia S/E: Dryness, Weight gain, Drowsy, Sedation anticholinergic effects ...

Exam 2: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | Galen Q: If a patient is taking an ace inhibitor and a dry hacking cough is noted the provider can switch the patient what? Answer: ARB Q: If patient is on a thiazide and or cortisone with digoxin they should be prescribed what? Answer: Potassium Supplement Q: What are the side effects and adverse reactions associated with statins? Answer...

Exam 1: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Galen Q: phenytoin classification Answer: Hydantoin Q: what is the therapeutic range for phenytoin? Answer: 10-20 Q: what is phenytoin used to treat Answer: seizures Q: special side effects of phenytoin include Answer: pink-red/brown urine and gingival hyperplasia Q: patients taking phenytoin should increase their intake...

Exam 4: NUR 210/ NUR210 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Galen QUESTION Tx blastomycosis? Answer: Tx blastomycosis = *ITRACONAZOLE* + amphotericin B if severe (amphotericin first THEN itraconazole). (24 wks mild-mod or skin; 12 mo for bone) (blastomycosis = dimorphic fungus endemic in central/SE US acquired by inhalation that presents as acute, subacute, or chronic) QUESTION Tx mild-moderate histoplas...