Nur 2474 Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 1 2023 Study Guide With Latest Questions.

what should we teach pregnant moms to do when taking phenytoin? {Ans: Will need to teach the patient importance of taking folic acid while use of the drug and importance of taking the vitamin K shot before delivery of the baby, potential to switch oral contraceptive use to another way to increase effect of the anti-epileptic}valproic acid therapeutic level {Ans: 50-100}what is the purpose of carbidopa use? {Ans: helps to enhance the effects of levodopa and decrease GI discomfort. has no other effects.}S/S of cardiac toxicity in TCAs {Ans: dysrhythmias, tachycardia, heart blocks, v tach, v fib}q6hrs {Ans: every 6 hours}What are adverse effects associated with lisdexafetamine use? {Ans: CNS stimulation, weight loss, CV effects, psychosis}