Antiseizure drugs
What organ of the body must be monitored closely when a patient is taking Valproic Acid?
What is Liver (must monitor LFTs)
what is aura
Which stage of general anesthesia is a patient going to be in for the majority of the procedure?
what is stage 3
How long does it take Fluoxetine (Prozac) to achieve full therapeutic effect?
what is 3-4 weeks
Which nervous system do indirect-acting cholinergic medications act on to treat Alzheimer's?
What is parasympathetic nervous system
What is the therapeutic range for Phenytoin (Dilantin)
What is 10-20 mcg/mL
When should sumatriptan be administered in relation to the timing of a migraine or headache?
Which administration method for local anesthesia is used to cut off sensation to a limb or large area of the body?
What is nerve block
What is the most common adverse effect of taking a TCA such as amitriptyline?
What is orthostatic hypotension
What is the most common adverse effect of taking Donepezil for Alzheimer's disease?
What is GI Distress i.e N/V, cramps, diarrhea, involuntary defecation
Which electrolyte does Phenytoin (Dilantin) act on and decrease its influx?
What is Sodium
Injury/impairment to these two specific organs is a contraindication to taking sumatriptan?
patients who recently took Midazolam within the past 24 hours should avoid which substance?
what is alcohol
what should a nurse do first if a patient presents with early signs of lithium toxicity such as slurred speech, blurred vision, N/V, or hand tremors?
what is check serum lithium levels
This drug category is contraindicated for patients who are taking donepezil
What is NSAIDs
When assessing a patient with Phenytoin (Dilantin) levels below 10mcg/mL, what question should a nurse inquire about FIRST
What is the most common adverse effect of taking triptan medications for migraines?
what is GI upset
What is the reason as to why Propofol is best suited for short procedures?
What is has rapid clearance and less hangover effect on patient
Depletion of this electrolyte in the body can cause toxicity of lithium for patients who are taking it for bipolar disorder?
what is sodium
What medication is used when a patient is suffering from mild to severe Alzheimer's Disease?
What is Memantine (Namenda)
What is a nurse's first response if a patient who recently started Gabapentin treatment complains about adverse effects such as dizziness, ataxia, fatigue, and drowsiness
What is Nurse should explain that these adverse effects diminish with duration of use
what is sumatriptan has a chance to produce cardiac ischemia
Which benzodiazepine is recommended for patients who suffer from anxiety and muscle spasms?
What is the first action a nurse should take if a patient who regularly takes an MAOI such as Phenelzine says they ingested a canned meat?
What is blood pressure
What is the advantage of taking Rivastigmine through transdermal route over PO route for patients with Alzheimer's Disease?
What is patient only has to take the medication once per day (patient may forget to take second dose)