Psych
MOAIs cannot be used with what type of food?
tyramine foods such as aged cheeses, cured meats, and fermented products
When alcohol is consumed while taking this medication, a severe reaction may occur, potentially leading to headache, chest pain, seizures, nausea and vomiting, heart failure, myocardial infarction, or even death.
what is disulfiram
This is the definition of positive chronotropy
what is increased heart rate
A nurse caring for a patient receiving benzodiazepines notes shallow respirations and unresponsiveness. What should the nurse administer?
What is Flumazenil
Imbalance between this excitatory neurotransmitter and dopamine contributes to Parkinsonian symptoms
What is acetylcholine
What should be included in patient education for MAOIs (phenelzine/Nardil)? (SATA)
A. Avoid aged cheese and red wine
B. Monitor for hypertensive crisis
C. Use OTC decongestants for colds
D. Do not stop abruptly
E. Report severe headache immediately
What is A B D E
A. Avoid aged cheese and red wine
B. Monitor for hypertensive crisis
C. Use OTC decongestants for colds
D. Do not stop abruptly
E. Report severe headache immediately
Despite being an opioid receptor agonist, this medication is used in maintenance therapy because its slow onset and prolonged half-life prevent the rapid reward response seen with other opioids, resulting in less euphoria and lower misuse potential.
what is methadone
This is the common indication for phentolamine
what is extravasation
This CNS stimulant promotes wakefulness by increasing norepinephrine and dopamine, commonly used for ADHD and narcolepsy
What is methylphenidate (or amphetamine)
This is the BBW for valproate
what is pancreatitis
Therapeutic range for lithium is between these two levels
What is 0.5-1.5 mEq/L
This is the term used to describe the use of disulfiram
what is “maintains a state of sobriety”
At high doses, this drug causes strong vasoconstriction, helping raise blood pressure in shock.
what is dopamine
This is the priority lab to monitor when taking cyclobenzaprine for muscle spasms
what is LFTs/liver function
This is the priority assessment for patients receiving IV levetiracetam for T-C seizures
what is acute psychosis
Characterized by sudden, involuntary muscle contractions—often causing torticollis, oculogyric crisis, facial grimacing, tongue protrusion, or laryngospasm—this extrapyramidal side effect can occur shortly after initiating antipsychotic therapy.
What is an acute dystonic reaction
Before starting disulfiram, patients must be alcohol-free for this minimum number of hours.
What is 12 hours
These types of beta blockers should be avoided in asthma and COPD because they block both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors
What are nonselective beta blockers
“The nurse reinforces which teaching points for a patient taking CNS stimulants for ADHD?”
Select all that apply:
A. Take the medication in the morning.
B. Avoid caffeine and other stimulants.
C. Report chest pain or palpitations.
D. Expect increased appetite and weight gain.
E. Monitor for insomnia.
What is A B C E
A. Take the medication in the morning.
B. Avoid caffeine and other stimulants.
C. Report chest pain or palpitations.
D. Expect increased appetite and weight gain.
E. Monitor for insomnia.
This vitamin decreases the effects of levodopa
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
What teaching points should the nurse emphasize for a patient taking lithium? (sata)
A. Maintain consistent salt and fluid intake
B. Take doses all at once at bedtime
C. Blood levels must be monitored regularly
D. Stop taking the drug if mild tremor occurs
E. Takes several weeks for therapeutic effect
What is A C E
A. Maintain consistent salt and fluid intake
B. Take doses all at once at bedtime
C. Blood levels must be monitored regularly
D. Stop taking the drug if mild tremor occurs
E. Takes several weeks for therapeutic effect
This benzodiazepine is contraindicated for concurrent use with opioids due to its additive CNS and respiratory depressant effects
What is Librium (Chlordiazepoxide)
High doses of anticholinergics can cause confusion, hallucinations, and tachycardias; the antidote is this medication
What is Physostigmine
This drug class depresses the CNS by enhancing GABA activity and is used short-term for anxiety, insomnia, and procedural sedation.
What are benzodiazepines
“These medications are used to increase or maintain dopamine levels in the brain for Parkinson’s disease.”
Select all that apply:
A. Levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet)
B. Selegiline (Eldepryl)
C. Entacapone (Comtan)
D. Tolcapone (Tasmar)
E. Benztropine (Cogentin)
What is A B C D
A. Levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet)
B. Selegiline (Eldepryl)
C. Entacapone (Comtan)
D. Tolcapone (Tasmar)
E. Benztropine (Cogentin)