Reference no: EM133676227

Discussion Post: Transforming

Textbook: Rosenthal, L. & Burchum, J. (2021).Lehne's pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd ed.). Elsevier.

Questions to answer below:

I. 1Triptans are contraindicated for which patient? Select all that apply.

i. Pregnant patient
ii. Patient with prior MI
iii. Patient taking MAOIs
iv. Patient age 12-17 years old

II. Which of the following antiseizure medications potentiate the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA?

i. Pregabalin
ii. Lamotrigine
iii. Vigabatrin
iv. Ezogabine

III. A 72 year-old patient diagnosed with mild Alzheimer's Disease has been taking Donepezil 10 mg daily. Her caregiver has made a follow-up visit to address their concern that the patient's condition has worsened. What medication change can be made?

i. Discontinue Donepezil and recommend nutritional supplements
ii. Increase Doneprezil to 23mg daily
iii. Discontinue Donepezil and prescribe Galantamine
iv. Continue Donepezil and add Memantine

IV. Which of the following would be an indicator that a patient is a candidate for migraine preventative treatment?

i. Infrequent (three or less a month) but severe attacks
ii. Attacks that do not respond to abortive agents
iii. Moderate to mild attacks that occur frequently (three or more a month)
iv. Nausea and vomiting occurs with attacks

V. When a patient is prescribed Levodopa/Carbidopa what education should they receive (Select all that apply):

i. If signs of excessive cardiac stimulation occur then notify your provider.
ii. Expect a sudden benefit from this medication.
iii. Hypertension is a possible side effect, and the patient should sit or lie down if this occurs.
iv. Nausea and vomiting can be reduced by following a low-fat and low-protein diet.