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Pharmacology Mod 1

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What disorder is Lithium used to treat? Treats and prevents manic episodes in patients with Bipolar Disorder
What disorder would indicate the need to prescribe Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride (Thorazine)? Schizophrenia
Which medication (benzodiazepine) is used to treat recurrent convulsive seizures and status epilepticus? Diazepam
Haloperidol (Haldol) can be used to treat which mental health disorder? Schizophrenia
What are some indications for the use of Gabapentin? Treatment of partial seizures and postherpetic neuralgia pain t
Clozapine (Clozaril) is used to treat which two mental health disorders? Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Phenobarbital is used to treat ________ . It is an antiepileptic (barbiturate) that is used to treat generalized tonic - clonic and partial seizures.
Which benzodiazepine can be used to treat reccurent convulsive seizures? Diazepam
Which antiepileptic medication can be given IV in an emergent situation where the patient is experiencing status epilepticus? Diazepam
Gabapentin can be used to treat postherpic neuralgia pain but is most commonly prescribed for what disorder? Treat partial seizures in antiepileptic patients
Phenytoin is the oldest and most widely used _______ that is prescribed to control tonic - clonic seizures, pschomotor seizures, and nonepileptic seizures. Antiepileptic
Which street drug (hint: stimulant) can lead to recurrent seizures by decreasing the seizure threshold? Cocaine
True / False : Phenytoin can cause a vitamin D deficiency True
Is alcohol a CNS depressant or CNS stimulant? CNS Depressant
Which benzodiazepine is given to treat alcohol withdrawl? Chlordiazepoxide
What is the therapeutic use of Chlordiazepoxide? This benzo helps prevent delirium tremens
What are three common side effects of Chlordiazepoxide? CNS depression. Constipation. and Increased Sex Drive
Which medication is given for patients who wish to become sober (abstain from alcohol) ? Disulfiram
Do not give disulfiram to a patient who has consumed alcohol in the last ___ hours. 12
Patients taking disulfiram should avoid products containing alcohol such as; Nyquil, Aftershave, Mouthwash,
What is a common side effect of Disulfiram? This medication leaves a garlic aftertaste following PO administration
What is the antidote used for Benzodiazepines? Flumazenil
Why is the use huffing / inhalants so popular among teens and young adults? More accessible than most street drugs
If a patient consumes alcohol or uses alcohol-containing products while taking disulfiram, they will experience what kind of symptoms? HA, Blurred Vision, N/V, Dysrythmias, HF, Death, Hypotension
Define Tolerance: Tolerance is when a drug is increased, and now the person requires more of the drug to achieve the same effect.
CNS depressants can cause ______ depression, therefore you should always assess respiratory rate and status before adminstering Benzos or Opioids. Respiratory
Status Epilepticus is a seizure that lasts > _____ minutes 5
Which electrolyte replacement can be given IV to control the seizure threshold and prevent seizures from occurring? IV Mag
What is a common SE of phenytoin? Gingival Hyperplasia
When administering seizure medications to children, the nurse should always ___________. Get a 2nd witness
Patients taking a cyclobenzaprine (skeletal muscle relaxant) should avoid _____. Alcohol , Driving, and Operating Heavy Machinery
What is the lithium blood level range? 0.6 - 1.2
What are common side effects of lithium toxicity (>1.2) ? Metallic Taste, Hand Tremors, Polydipsia, Polyuria, Nausea, Weakness, Fatigue, Edema, Weight Gain, Diarrhea
Which condition is contraindicated for the use of Lithium? a. Pregnancy b. Liver Failure c. DM Type 1 d. Depression a. Pregnancy
Chlorpromazine (phenothiazine, 1st generation atypical antipsychotic) should not be concurrently used with: Barbiturates, Lithium, CNS depressants, Narcotics, Beta-Blockers, and Anticholinergic Medications
Adverse Effects seen in patients prescribed chlorpromazine are: Sedation, Hypotension, Bone Marrow Supression, and EPS effects
Haloperidol (Haldol) is contraindicated in which 3 conditions? Parkinson's Disease, Seizure Disorders, and Severe Mental Depression
When caring for a patient taking Haldol, the nurse should know to monitor _______ function by looking at _____ levels. Renal Function ; BUN levels
Patients taking Clozapine (antipyschotic) should not concurrently use: Alcohol, Caffeine, SSRIs, or Anticholinergics, or Phenytoin
Some adverse effects seen with Clozapine include: hyperglycemia, anticholinergic effects, QT prolongation
What are anticholinergic effects? dry mucous membranes, urinary retention, photosensitivity, etc.
What are some side effects of phenytoin (Hydantoin)? Ataxia, Drowsiness, Lethargy, N/V
Phenobarbital contains a black box warning indicating that the patient is at an increased risk for ____________ _____________ . suicidal ideations
Patients taking Phenobarbital (Barbiturate) should avoid alcohol, and concurrent use with; Diazepam, MAOIs, Gabapentin
What fruit cannot be consumed during the use of Diazepam? Grapefruit
What is our biggest concern for patients (SE) taking Diazepam? Respiratory Depression
What are some SE of Gabapentin? Pruritus, Dry Mouth, Dyspepsia, N/V, Suicidal Ideations, and CNS Depression
What is the antidote to given patients who have overdosed on opioids? Naloxone (Narcan)
Patients taking Disulfiram may experience which side effects? HA, Confusion, Seizures, Hypotension
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