Answered: No.11: A 47 years old male onvulsions… | bartleby

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305441620

Author:WOODROW

Publisher:WOODROW

Chapter16: Gastrointestinal Drugs

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16CRQ

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Question

O.No.11: A 47 years old male patient was brought to the Medical OPD with
convulsions after brief history and clinical examination, physician diagnosed him
status epileptics, his choice of drug in particular condition may be:
(a) Phosphentoin
(b) Primidone
(e) Phenobarbital
(d) Carbemazepine
(e) Clonazepam

Expert Solution

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Blurred answer

Similar questions

(39) A 55- year old man begins taking phenytoin a seizure disorder that devel;oped following cerebral infections. At a dose of 300mg daily , his serum phenytoin concentration is 12 micrograms( normal therapeutic range is 10-20) and breakthrough seizures occur. AT a dose of 400 mg daily, serum phenytoin concentration is 28 microgram/mL and he has a symptom of toxicity, including ataxia and somnolence. Which of the following best explains the large increase in the patients serum phenytoin concentration? (A) Accidental ingestion of excess medication (B) Age-related decrease in cytochrome P450-enzyme activity (C) Age-related decrease in liver cell mass (D) Decreased glucuronidation in the liver (E) Saturation of an enzyme pathway that metabolizes phenytoin
During treatment for withdrawal from opioids, the nurse expects which medication to be ordered? a) amphetamine (Dexedrine)b )clonidine (Catapres)c) diazepam (Valium)d )disulfiram (Antabuse)
76. The nurse is administering an antiepileptic drug and will follow which guidelines? (Select all that apply.)a) Monitor the patient for drowsiness.b )Medications may be stopped if seizure activity disappears.c) Give the medication at the same time every day.d) Give the medication on an empty stomach.e) Notify the prescriber if the patient is unable to take the medication.?;
A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium carbonate. The nurse monitors the patient for signs of lithium toxicity, which include: a) Hypotension and bradycardia b) Hyperactivity and restlessnes c) Diarrhea and abdominal cramps d) Tremors, confusion, and excessive thirst
A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium carbonate. The nurse monitors the patient for signs of lithium toxicity, which include: a) Hypotension and bradycardia b) Hyperactivity and restlessness c) Diarrhea and abdominal cramps d) Tremors, confusion, and excessive thirst
A patient has a new prescription for an ACE inhibitor. During a review of the patient’s list of current medications, which would cause concern for a possible interaction with this new prescription? (Select all that apply.)a) A benzodiazepine taken as needed for, allergiesb) A potassium supplement taken dailyc) An oral anticoagulant taken dailyd) An opioid used for occasional severe paine) An NSAID taken as needed for headaches
Juan Pedro is recently diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and is presently taking oral hypoglycemic pills. He is known to be alcoholic for 20 years now. He consumes 60 mL of branded alcoholic drink every afternoon. At night, he complains of severe headache and takes 4 tablets of Acetaminophen (Tylenol) if pain is not tolerated. a.) Discuss the possible effects of alcohol to the health of Juan Pedro while he is taking 2 kinds of drugs.
Pharmacological therapy for COPD has a significant role in reducing symptoms, reducing exacerbation frequency and severity, along with improving exercise tolerance, health status, and quality of life. Describe two pharmacological regimens for COPD with rationale, names of medications, duration of action, two side effects, and stage of COPD you would use this medication. Please include references.
Briefly present the most common drug interactions with warfarin
Answer the following: 1.) In the Philippines, treatment for paralytic shellfish poisoning includes ________ which has a detoxification action 2.) a toxin found in contaminated shellfish 3.) a drug that will help manage the seizure episode of an individual who is intoxicated with TCA's 4.) Why emetics not recommended in salicylate poisoning? 5.) A hereditary disease cause by an abnormal absorption of iron in the gut lumen 6.) the toxic part of of tuba tuba plant 7.) the ultrashort acting barbiturate 8.)An antidote for benzodiazepine poisoning/overdosage
Berna was prescribed the following medication:1. Akineton (Biperiden) 2mg OD Anticholinergic drug QUESTION. 1. Create a drug study with the medication stated above with 6 columns. The 6 columns should include the following: 1.1. Generic name, brand name if any, classification, dosage, frequency, route of administration 1.2. Mechanism of action 1.3. Indications and also drug rationale (why the drug is being given to the patient) 1.4. Contraindication 1.5. Common side effects 1.6. Nursing considerations while taking the drug. Thank you so much!
mention the Side Effects and mention the Adverse effects of Furosemide drug

SEE MORE QUESTIONS

Recommended textbooks for you

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

Nursing

ISBN:

9781305441620

Author:

WOODROW

Publisher:

Cengage

Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist

Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist

Biology

ISBN:

9781337512442

Author:

RICE

Publisher:

Cengage

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

Nursing

ISBN:

9781305143531

Author:

CURREN

Publisher:

Cengage

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

Nursing

ISBN:

9781305441620

Author:

WOODROW

Publisher:

Cengage

Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist

Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist

Biology

ISBN:

9781337512442

Author:

RICE

Publisher:

Cengage

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

Nursing

ISBN:

9781305143531

Author:

CURREN

Publisher:

Cengage

3-2-1 Code It

Biology

ISBN:

9781337660549

Author:

GREEN

Publisher:

Cengage

SEE MORE TEXTBOOKS