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GCU Adv Pharm NUR 635 Final Tyler review Exam
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Main medication class used in tx of depression - ANSWER SSRIs Prescribing concerns with SSRI - ANSWER serotonin syndrome caused by drug-drug interactions what is phenytoin prescribed for - ANSWER S ... eizures prescribing concerns for phenytoin - ANSWER delayed onset of hypersensitivity rxn carbamazepine prescribed for - ANSWER seizures what causes carbamazepine levels to drop despite no other change - ANSWER autometabolizes- med digests itself, need to increase dose Black box warning carbamazepine - ANSWER SJS, TEN(toxic epidermal necrolysis) Long-term carbamazepine use requires monitoring of - ANSWER CBC minimum 4 times a year due to risk of hematological effects Lamotrigine(Lamictal) for tx of seizures prescribing concerns - ANSWER SJS, TEN Pts taking oral contraceptives: estrogen can lower lamotrigine levels, may need to adjust dosing Prescribing SSRI: Educate - When should pts notice a difference - ANSWER Check back in four weeks. May take some time. Carbamazepine black box warning - ANSWER Asians are at higher risk for SJS and TEN Moderate generalized anxiety disorder: good first medication - ANSWER Buspar Buspar class - ANSWER SNRI cluster headache, first choice tx - ANSWER 100% oxygen 15-30min classic migraine, first choice tx - ANSWER triptans [Show More]
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