Exam 1 Module 3: NUR 2474

Exam 1 Module 3: NUR 2474 /

NUR2474 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology for Professional Nursing | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen

Question:

What is Carbamazepine used for? (anticonvulsant (antiepileptic drug, AED)/ mood stabilizer

Answer:

Used to treat manic episodes in BPD and also an anti-epileptic

Question:

Side effects of Carbamazepine

Answer:

Visual disturbances, dizziness, bone marrow suppression, liver enzyme induction.

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Question:

What is Triazolam used for? (benzodiapine)

Answer:

Treats anxiety and insomnia

Question:

Mechanism of action for Triazolam

Answer:

CNS depressant (this drug is used to treat anxiety and insomnia)

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Side effects of Triazolam

Answer:

CNS depression, sedation, respiratory depression, addiction risk

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What is Zolpidem used for? (benzodiapine-like Drug)

Answer:

Short-term management of insomnia

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Side effects of Zolpidem

Answer:

Daytime drowsiness, sleep-related behaviors, intensified CNS depression (avoid alcohol).

Long-term use is possible without increasing adverse effects. though sedation may persist.

Question:

What is Buspirone used for? (Nonbenzodiazepine-Nonbarbiturate)

Answer:

Treats anxiety without the risk of abuse

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Mechanism of action for Buspirone

Answer:

Primarily binds (partial agonist) to serotonin receptors; slow onset of effects

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