";s:4:"text";s:4032:" Free flashcards to help memorize facts about Pharmacology- Test 2. riluzole (Rilutek) prolongs survival by ~3 months.1. It prevents WBC from entering the CNS, reducing inflammation. Topiramate (Topamax) is used for partial or mixed seizures.1.
levetiractam(Keppra) is used for partial and myoclonic seizures. Dopamine agonists are first given alone, then are given with levodopa with advanced disease.1. Start studying N304 CNS. glatrimer acetate (Copaxone) is a BRM. How does it work?
break down of clot; clot removal . Fibrinolysis. Cholinergic agents are also called parasympathomimetics since they mimic the effects of acetylcholine.Use the following cholinergic agents to answer the questions below: 1. bethanechol (Urecholine) is the only direct acting cholinergic agent, and it is used for urinary retention.1.
glatrimer acetate (Copaxone) is a copy of myelin basic protein, and it acts as a decoy.1. Succinimides are the drug of choice for absence seizures.1. Valproic acid (Depakene) or valproate (Depakote) inhibits the reuptake of GABA by glial cells.1.
Barbiturates have a long 1/2 life, so ODing is ok.1. transmitted through exposure to infected blood or body fluidsantineoplastic; can cause fatal bone marrow toxicity at high dosesdon't spend time a lot of time with; must wear badge and monitor amount of radiation exposure. Iminostilbenes are good for all seizures except absence seizures.1.
Given IV once a month.1.
von Willebrand's Disease (vWD) most common hereditary bleeding disorder, caused by a deficiency of the protien vWF. The portion of the German popu lation aged sixty five years and over (17 p.c) is already greater than that beneath the age of 15. How much trouble is a person who ODs on barbiturates in?1. It takes 2-3 weeks to get effect of levodopa; sometimes much longer.1.
Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are to be decreased slowly.1. Because COMT inhibitors block COMT, dopamine is made more available.The following are Alzheimer's drugs: donepezil (Aricept), galantamine (Razadyne), rivastigmine (Exelon), tacrine (Cognex), memantine (Namenda)1. -Report Dig toxicity; Apical Pulse! magnesium sulfate is mainly used in OB to inhibit contractions of premature labor.1. Nursing Management when administering Digoxin: Check apical pulse rate: if below 60, withhold drug and notify the physician. Anticoagulants Ex: heparin, warfarin/Coumadin. The 2 approved uses for amphetamines are narcolepsy and ADD.
Some side effect with 2nd line TB meds - nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, neuromuscular blockade. Because COMT inhibitors block COMT, what is made more available?1. R/t Parkinsons, if there is a decrease in dopamine, what will acetylcholine levels look like?1.
Normal Clotting occurs in: 6 minutes!
Hydantoins are used for all types of seizures with the exception of absence seizures.1. How does valproic acid (Depakene) or valproate(Depakote) (same drug) work regarding GABA?1. Is the "other AED" lamotrigine (Lamictal) usually used alone?1. Route/how often?1.