Test 10!

Question 1

side effects of levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet)

Answer 1

n/v, dyskinesias, orthostatic hypotension, dark urine, and sweat

Question 2

diet to avoid on levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet)

Answer 2

high protein (decreases absorption of med)
(increase fluids/fiber)

Question 3

drug interactions with ginkgo

Answer 3

anticoagulants

Question 4

side effects of dantrolene

Answer 4

urinary retention, rash, photosensitivity, GI bleed, CNS effects

Question 5

lab values to monitor on dantrolene

Answer 5

AST and ALT

Question 6

Non pharm treatments for muscle spasms

Answer 6

heat/cold, massage, herbals (cayenne, castor oil), hydrotherapy

Question 7

Reversal for cyclobenzaprine

Answer 7

physostigmine

Question 8

disease process for alzheimer’s

Answer 8

progressive loss of brain function
characterized by confusion, memory loss, and dementia

Question 9

disease process for MS

Answer 9

demyelination of neurons in the CNS
characterized by progressive weakness, visual disturbances, mood alterations, and cognitive deficits

Question 10

disease process for parkinson’s

Answer 10

progressive loss of dopamine in the CNS
characterized by tremors, muscle rigidity, abnormal movement and posture

Question 11

What foods effect absorption of parkinsons meds

Answer 11

meat and fish

Question 12

Alzheimer’s medication

Answer 12

AchE inhibitor: donepezil

Question 13

Side effects of cyclobenzaprine

Answer 13

Swelling of the tongue* (rare)
Anticholinergic

Question 14

herbal remedy for muscle spasms

Answer 14

chamomile

Question 15

what can happen when you abruptly stop a parkinson med (benztropine)

Answer 15

Parkinsonian crisis

Question 16

donepezil antidote

Answer 16

atropine