Midterm Exam: Nr565/ Nr 565 Advanced Pharmacology Care

Allopurinol Long Term Effect {Ans: Can lead to severe cutaneous adverse reaction (SCAR) with symptoms like rash, fever, eosinophilia, and liver and kidney function issues}Ezetimibe {Ans: Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor that lowers cholesterol levels by decreasing absorption from the small intestine, without affecting triglycerides}Nitro Patches Side Effect Response {Ans: Prescribe a BB to help with increased heart rate}Minimizing Side Effects {Ans: Non-statins like fibrates, ezetimibe, bile acid sequestrants, or statins for generally well-tolerated side effects}NSAIDs Drug Interactions {Ans: Interact with other NSAIDs, alcohol, warfarin, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics}Medication Non-Adherence Reasons {Ans: Multiple chronic disorders, polypharmacy, cognitive or physical impairment, and personal conviction}Nitrates Administration Timing {Ans: Need nitrate free interval to prevent tolerance development}Pregabalin Adverse Effects {Ans: Sedation, drowsiness, dizziness, ataxia, blurred vision, and difficulty thinking}Prescriptive Authority Regulation {Ans: Regulated by the jurisdiction of a health professional board}Colchicine Contraindications {Ans: Should not be taken with statins or CYP3A4 inhibitors}Controlled Substance Addiction Predictors {Ans: Reinforcing properties of drugs, physical and physiological dependence, social factors, drug availability, individual vulnerability, impulsivity, low tolerance for frustration, and specific personality disorders}Prescribing Schedule II Drugs {Ans: Written in ink, no refills, and multiple scripts by different