Exam 1: NUR 2474/ NUR2474 Pharmacology Exam Review| Verified Questions and Answers| Already Graded A| Latest 2023/ 2024 Update | Rasmussen
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... [Show More] Drug-induced birth defect
-Topiramate (Topamax) can cause growth delays and cleft lip with cleft palate.
-Tetracycline can cause tooth and bone abnormalities
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Teratogenic Effect
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A decreased responsiveness over the course of therapy, which may lead to the need to increase dosages to attain the same effect. Not to be confused with addiction.
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Drug Tolerance
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Drugs that can cause QT changes on an EKG, causing lethal dysrhythmias like torsades de pointes
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QT Interval Drugs
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A psychological benefit from a compound that may not have the chemical structure of a drug effect
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Placebo
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OTC [over the counter] cough and cold remedies most of them contain ______________________. These products should not be taken by patients with ________________________ or ___________ disease without consulting their health care provider.
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sympathomimetics, hypertension or thyroid disease
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Adrenergic agonists are also called adrenergic as well as ____________________ because they mimic the sympathetic neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine
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sympathomimetics
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This medication is used for Parkinson's
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Carbidopa/levodopa which is a dopamine replacement drug
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Carbidopa/Levodopa will improve motor function but does not slow disease progression. True/False
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True
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Side effects of carbidopa/levodopa
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GI Upset, Drug-induced Dyskinesia (involuntary movement), Orthostatic Hypotension-increase salt and water
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Cholinesterase Inhibitor (AKA Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor) [drug name]
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Donepezil
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Prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine, permitting more acetylcholine to interact with receptors, increasing neuron transmission, and improving cognitive function.
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Donepezil
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These drugs do not stop the progression of the disease, nor do they significantly slow disease progression. Have shown modest prolongation of independent function and may slow loss of memory and cognition.
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Cholinesterase Inhibitor AKA Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
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What symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease is Donepezil approved for?
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