{"id":131349,"date":"2024-01-12T17:13:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T17:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=131349"},"modified":"2024-01-12T17:13:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T17:13:06","slug":"nur2474-nur-2474-quiz-1-latest-2024-2025-pharmacology-for-professional-nursing-rasmussen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/12\/nur2474-nur-2474-quiz-1-latest-2024-2025-pharmacology-for-professional-nursing-rasmussen\/","title":{"rendered":"NUR2474 \/ NUR 2474 Quiz 1 (Latest 2024 \/ 2025): Pharmacology for Professional Nursing &#8211; Rasmussen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NUR2474 \/ NUR 2474 Quiz 1 (Latest 2024 \/ 2025): Pharmacology for Professional Nursing &#8211; Rasmussen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing<br>Pharmacology Quiz 1<br>Question:<br>Alzheimer&#8217;s drugs<br>Answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>cholinesterase inhibitors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>memantine<br>Question:<br>Levodopa action (Sinemet)<br>Answer:<br>Converts dopamine in the brain<br>Question:<br>Carbidopa action<br>Answer:<br>Inhibits peripheral decarboxylase in the liver allowing more levodopa to<br>reach the BBB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Question:<br>Nursing considerations for Levodopa\/Carbidopa<br>Answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>observe symptoms of Parkinson&#8217;s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assess for dyskinesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>administer medication with low-protein food and avoid foods high in<br>tyramine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>do not abruptly stop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assess for postural hypotension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>urine and perspiration discoloration (red, brown, black)<br>Question:<br>Immunomodulators<br>Answer:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interferon Beta Preparations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dimethyl Fumarate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glatiramer Acetate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natalizumab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fingolimod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teriflunomide<br>Powered by 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considerations for Levodopa\/Carbidopa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>observe symptoms of Parkinson&#8217;s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assess for dyskinesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>administer medication with low-protein food and avoid foods high in tyramine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>do not abruptly stop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assess for postural hypotension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>urine and perspiration discoloration (red, brown, black)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Immunomodulators<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interferon Beta Preparations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dimethyl Fumarate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glatiramer Acetate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natalizumab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fingolimod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teriflunomide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interferon beta is administered how?<br>IM or Sub Q<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interferon beta side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flu-like symptoms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injection site reactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>liver injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>myelosuppression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interferon Beta action<br>Prevent pro inflammatory leukocytes from reaching neurons decreasing inflammation, prevents WBC&#8217;s to get to neurons and CNS to avoid myelin sheath damage and decrease frequency, severity, and delay progression of MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muscarinic receptors<br>stimulate smooth muscle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>slow the heart rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bronchoconstriction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increase motility of GI tract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bladder contraction causing frequent urination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increased salivation, perspiration, and tears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicotinic receptors<br>cholinergic receptors that stimulate skeletal muscle and increase muscle tone by forcing muscle contraction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donepezil\/Aricept<br>Inhibits acetylcholinesterase making more acetylcholine available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing considerations for Donepezil\/Aricept<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assess for s\/s of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cholinergic effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Memantine\/Nemenda action<br>Activates glutamate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)<br>Skeletal Muscle Relaxant for spasms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing considerations for Cyclobenzaprine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CNS depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>anti-cholinergic effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Baclofen<br>Muscle Relaxant for spasticity, stiff, heavy muscles, mimics GABA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baclofen nursing considerations<br>-Give with food<br>-Avoid alcohol<br>-Do not stop abruptly &#8211; may cause hallucinations and seizures<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CNS depression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Phenytoin (Dilantin)<br>Anticonvulsant that surpasses sodium influx which prevents neuron firing (tonic-clonic, simple and complex seizures)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing considerations for Phenytoin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Should be tapered, not abruptly stopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess phenytoin serum levels 10-20 mcg\/mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage good oral hygiene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbamepazine (Tegretol)<br>Suppresses sodium influx wich prevents neuron firing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbamepazine nursing considerations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assess serum levels (4-12mg\/mL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t take with grapefruit juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should be tapered and not abruptly stopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Valproic Acid (Depakote)<br>increases GABA levels (simple, complex, absent seizures)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valproic acid nursing considerations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>assess for s\/s CNS depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>taper and avoid abrupt discontinuation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>therapeutic level of 50-100 mcg\/mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>avoid in pregnancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Phenobarbital<br>Potentiating the effects of GABA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phenobarbital nursing considerations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not stop abruptly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor respiratory rate (CNS depression)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therapeutic serum range 10-40 mcg\/mL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid in pregnancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When GABA is increased such as phenobarbital and valproic acid, what do you assess for?<br>CNS depression<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When suppressing sodium influx such as phenytoin and carbamepazine, what should you assess for?<br>Vision changes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do all seizure medications require?<br>A loading dose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzodiazepines action<br>Sustain GABA using GABAA receptor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antidote for Benzos<br>Flumazenil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing considerations for Benzos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CNS depression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Amphetamines (dextroamphetamine, adderall, methylphenidate, ritalin, lisdexamfetamine, Vyvanse action<br>Adrenergic agonist that stimulates the sympathetic nervous system (CNS) stimulating the fight or flight response and respiratory stimulation with weak adrenergic activity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing considerations for amphetamines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>assess mental status, aggression, mood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>give in morning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>give with food to avoid losing weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>avoid caffeine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NUR2474 \/ NUR 2474 Quiz 1 (Latest 2024 \/ 2025): Pharmacology for Professional Nursing &#8211; Rasmussen NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional NursingPharmacology Quiz 1Question:Alzheimer&#8217;s drugsAnswer: Question:Nursing considerations for Levodopa\/CarbidopaAnswer: Alzheimer&#8217;s drugs Cholinesterase inhibitor action:increase availability of acetylcholine and activates both muscarinic and nicotinic receptors Cholinesterase inhibitor side effects:Most common four: S alivationL acrimationU rinationD iaphoresisG 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