Midterm Exam: NU650 NU 650

Midterm Exam: NU650 / NU 650

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Health Assessment / Nursing | All Chapters Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Regis

Question:

Baclofen

Answer:

indication: CNS condition/ Spinal cord injury

ADR: N/V, urinary retention, headache

Consideration: abrupt withdrawal can cause seizures/hallucinations.

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Question:

Leflunomide (Arava)

Answer:

conventional DMARD

increased hazard/cost compared to methotrexate

MOA: (prodrug) inhibits synthesis of pyrimidines for t cell proliferation and

antibody production

ADRs: infection, alopecia, pancytopenia and SJS, neuropathy, hepatotoxicity,

teratogenic

Drug interactions: slow NSAID metabolism.

Question:

what side effects do most all antispasmotic drugs have

Answer:

CNS depression and dizziness

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Question:

Carisoprodol (Soma)

Answer:

indication: muscle relaxant for spasms/pain

ADR: euphoria (abuse potential )

Consideration: schedule IV controlled substance

Question:

Chlorzoxazone

Answer:

Use: muscle spasms/ pain

ADR: paradoxical CNS stimulation. orange/purple urine, hepatitis and

hepatic necrosis

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Question:

Cyclobenzaprine

Answer:

use: spasms/pain

ADR: anticholinergic effects

Consideration: use short term. SSRI concurrent use = risk for serotonin

syndrome. Do not use with MAOIs

Question:

Diazepam

Answer:

Use: spasms/pain from trauma. Spasticity from SCI or CNS condition

ADR: paradoxical CNS stimulation. Amnesia

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