Galen Nur 210 Exam 1 With Correct Answers

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) {Ans: a rare but fatal condition associated with antipsychotics}advise female patients that oral contraceptives ______ the effectiveness of phenytoin {Ans: decrease}what is the therapeutic range of phenobarbital? {Ans: 15-40}what should be monitored closely when taking methylphenidate? {Ans: height and weight}zolpidem (Ambien) classification {Ans: Non-benzodiazepine}alprazolam is used to ________ anxiety and insomnia {Ans: treat}diazepam (Valium) classification {Ans: Benzodiazepine}Lidocaine ( classification) {Ans: local anesthetic}St. John's Wort should not be used with ______ {Ans: antidepressants}phenobarbital (classification) {Ans: barbiturate}what is the therapeutic range for phenytoin? {Ans: 10-20}therapeutic range for valproic acid {Ans: 50-100}special side effects of phenytoin include {Ans: pink-red/brown urine and gingival hyperplasia}patients taking phenytoin should increase their intake of {Ans: folic acid, calcium, vitamin D}what does methylphenidate used to treat? {Ans: ADHD}alprazolam (Xanax) classification {Ans: Benzodiazepine}S/S of NMS {Ans: muscle rigidity, hyperthermia, dysrhythmias, and seizures,}lorazepam is used to _______ anxiety {Ans: reduce}fluphenazine (classification) {Ans: Antipsychotic phenothiazine}valproic acid (classification) {Ans: Valproate}