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CPPS 306 Midterm Question sorted with correct answers 2023-Used to treat Parkinson's Disease -Crosses the Blood Brain Barrier (unlike dopamine) and is decarboxylated to dopamine -Given with a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor to permit lower dose and to lower nausea and vomiting side effects -Side effects: orthostatic hypotension, sedation, confusion, hallucinations, psychosis -Gold standard of treatment Levo-dopa Give with levodopa (Parkinsons) Inhibits DOPA-decarboxylase in pe...

NSG 123 Medical Surgical Nursing: Exam 4 (Modules 8, 9, 10, 11) Already Graded A Delirium Definition State of temporary acute mental confusion. Usually develops over a 2-3 day person. It is life-threatening & possibly preventable syndrome. Most frequent complication of hospitalization in older adults. Priority of safety and treating underlying cause. Delirium, often called acute confusional state, begins with disorientation and, if not recognized and treated, can progress to changes in level of ...

Pharmacology 310 Midterm Exam_2020 1. Drug therapy during pregnancy • First trimester • Greatest danger of drug-induced developmental defects. • Last trimester • Most drug transfer to the fetus • 2. Problematic medications for the elderly. Why? 3. Factors affecting pediatric drug dosages • Skin is thinner • Stomach lacks of acid to kill bacteria • Lungs have weaker mucous barrier • Body temp is less regulated and dehydration occurs easily • L...

Which condition will alert the nurse to a potential caution or contraindication regarding the use of a dopaminergic drug for treatment of mild Parkinson's disease? a Diarrhea b Tremors c Angle-closure glaucoma d Unstable gait - c Angle-closure glaucoma A patient is taking entacapone (Comtan) as part of the therapy for Parkinson's disease. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate at this time? a Notify the patient that this drug causes discoloration of the urine. b Limit...

Advanced Pharmacology Exam 2 Neurology Part 1 Alzheimer’s Disease (Ach Deficiency) - Progressive degenerative disease ultimately resulting in cerebral atrophy - Signs and Symptoms: Difficulty performing tasks, difficulty reading and writing, loss of memory and delusions, depression and agitation. Medications used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease: Cholinesterase Inhibitors: - Donepezil (Aricept) = May cause Insomnia - Rivastigmine (Exelon) = Hepatoxicity - Galantamine (R...

MSN 570 advanced final exam test with 100% correctly answered Which best describes the neuron that transmits the reflex arc to the muscle? - CORRECT ANSWER-Motor Efferent Nueron Which area of the body do patients often experience discomfort with tension headaches? - CORRECT ANSWER-occipital and neck region During your assessment of an infant with meningitis which of the following is most likely to be seen? - CORRECT ANSWER-Opisthotonus position Which of the following is most likely in...

NSG 123 Exam 4 - Questions and Answers Delirium Definition State of temporary acute mental confusion. Usually develops over a 2-3 day person. It is life-threatening & possibly preventable syndrome. Most frequent complication of hospitalization in older adults. Priority of safety and treating underlying cause. Delirium, often called acute confusional state, begins with disorientation and, if not recognized and treated, can progress to changes in level of consciousness, irreversible brain damage...

CPPS 306 Midterm Questions and answers 100% passed 2023-Used to treat Parkinson's Disease -Crosses the Blood Brain Barrier (unlike dopamine) and is decarboxylated to dopamine -Given with a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor to permit lower dose and to lower nausea and vomiting side effects -Side effects: orthostatic hypotension, sedation, confusion, hallucinations, psychosis -Gold standard of treatment Levo-dopa Give with levodopa (Parkinsons) Inhibits DOPA-decarboxylase in perip...

NURSING MSN 571 SYNCH SESSION 3| GRADED A Synch Session #3 1. The nurse prepares to administer a new prescription for bethanechol. Which diagnosis in the pts hx would prompt the nurse to consult with the prescriber before giving the drug? Asthma Bethanechol = muscarinic agonist. Parasympathomimetic. Decreases HR, N/V, increase salivation, opposite effects of fight or flight. Induces bronchospasm. Used for urinary retention. 2. The nurse is preparing to administer sumatriptan (Imitrex) t...

MED SURG FINAL ATI EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS. Deep brain stimulation ● An electrode is implanted in the thalamus. ● A current is delivered through a small pulse generator implanted under the skin of the upper chest. Electrical stimulation from DBS impulses decreases tremors and involuntary movements, and can decrease medications required to control PD. NURSING ACTIONS: Monitor for infection, brain hemorrhage, or stroke-like symptoms. INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE ● Because PD is a dege...