Nervous System - Medications

Question 1

Drugs ending in lam or pam are?

Answer 1

Benzos

Question 2

Benzos are anti______ agents

Answer 2

antianxiety

Question 3

Which benzo is short acting?

Answer 3

Midazolam

Question 3

lorazepam is also known as ______.

Answer 3

Ativan

Question 4

Which benzo is long acting?

Answer 4

Diazepam

Question 5

Phenytoin, Gabapentin, and Levetiracetam are anti_____?

Answer 5

Anticonvulsants

Question 6

The therapeutic level of phenytoin is between ______ - _______.

Answer 6

10-20

Question 7

_______ can reduce the effect of phenytoin and should be avoided.

Answer 7

antacids

Question 8

Ginigival hyperplasia is a side effect of ______?

Answer 8

Phenytoin

Question 9

Acetylsalicylic Acid, ibuprofen, and naproxen are all _______.

Answer 9

NSAIDs

Question 9

The max daily dose of acetaminophen is _____ grams.

Answer 9

4 grams

Question 10

What is the antidote for for acetaminophen?

Answer 10

n-acetylcysteine

Question 11

Nsaids can cause prolonged _______ and _____ ______.

Answer 11

bleeding / peptic-ulcers

Question 12

A common side effect of morphine is _______.

Answer 12

constipation

Question 13

Monitor ______ ______ is clients taking morphine .

Answer 13

Monitor respiratory rate

Question 14

The antidote for morphine is ______.

Answer 14

naloxone

Question 15

What are the 3 medical treatments for meningitis?

Answer 15

1. Steroids
2. Analgesics
3. Antibiotics (only if bacterial)

Question 16

What are the two preventions of meningitis?

Answer 16

Hib vaccine and Meningococcal conjugate or MenACWY vaccines.

Question 17

Is there a cure for multiple sclerosis?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

What are the two interventions for multiple sclerosis?

Answer 18

1. corticosteroids (decrease inflammation)
2. Plasmapheresis

Question 19

What is the tx for Gillian- Barre?

Answer 19

1. Plasmapheresis
2. Immunoglobulin therapy

Question 20

What is the tx for Botulism?

Answer 20

Antitoxin

Question 21

What are the three interventions for Myasthenia Gravis?

Answer 21

1. cholinesterase inhibitors
2. corticosteroids
3. immunosuppressants

Question 22

Is there a cure for Parkinsons?

Answer 22

NO

Question 23

Carbidopa - levodopa is used in Parksons to do what?

Answer 23

increase dopamine in the brain.