Neuro Part 1

A

100

What adrenergic receptor can activate all four subtypes? 

epinephrine (Adrenalin)

200

What is ketamine hydrochloride used for? 

relaxes the body and causes amnesia

300

What is the therapeutic level of Phenytoin (Dilantin)?

10-20 mcg/mL

400

What are some adverse effects of anticholinergic medications? 

B: Blurred vision

U: Urinary retention

D: dry mouth (xerostomia) 

C: Constipation

A: Anhidrosis (No sweating) 

T: Tachycardia 

500

What is the antidote for epinephrine? 

Phentolamine

B

100

Where is atropine naturally found? 

1. Deadly Nightshade

2. Jimson Weed 

200

Which non-catecholamine medication is a bronchodilator that can treat bronchospasm in patients with asthma or COPD? 

albuterol

300

What is the therapeutic range for Phenobarbital?

20-40 mcg/mL

400

What medication can be used as a rescue medication to treat patients' status epilepticus? 

Diazepam (valium) 

500

What is the antidote for cholinergic agonists such as Neostigmine? 

Atropine

C

100

Give some examples of anticholinergic medications...

1. diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 

2. atropine

3. Benztripine

4. Tolterodine tartate

5. Scopolamine

200

What 2 medications are used to induce and maintain anesthesia? 

1. midazolam (versed)

2. Propofol (diprivan) 

300

What medication is used to treat petit mal (aka absence) seizures? 

Clonazepam (Klonopin) 

400

What can cause a cholinergic crisis? 

High dose of muscarinic or cholinergic agonists

mushrooms

500

What is the antidote for Phenytoin (dilantin)? 

Phentolamine

D

100

Name some adverse effects of albuterol...

1. tachycardia

2. nervous/restless

3. HTN

4. tremors

5. dysrhythmias

6. angina

200

Which anti epilepsy medication is known for having a lot of drug interactions?

Phenytoin (Dilantin) 

300

Give some examples of alpha adrenergic blockers...

1. Terazosin

2. Doxazosin

3. Phentolamine

400

What 2 things should be done before starting a patient on Carbamazepine (Tegretol)? 

1. obtain CBC

2. genetic testing

500

Which anti epilepsy drug is hepatotoxic and can cause pancreatitis? 

Valproate (Depakote) 

E

100

What are nursing interventions for a patient who is post op (received anesthetics)? 

1. monitor LOC

2. monitor VS (temp for malignant hyperthermia) 

3. monitor urine output

4. use caution with analgesics

200

What are some symptoms of a cholinergic crisis? 

S: salivation

L: Lacrimation

U: Urination

D: defecation

300

What are some examples of local anesthetics? 

1. Procaine HCL (Novocain)

2. Lidocaine HCL (Xylocain)

400

What medication can you use to treat Raynaud's/PVD?

Terazosin

500

What happens if a patient taking Gabapentin (Neurontin) drinks alcohol or takes opioids? 

It creates a high