Ace your pharmacology exams with this comprehensive, high-yield study resource tailored for NUR 378 Exam 3 at Concordia University-Saint Paul. Designed by nursing students for nursing students, this guide covers essential autonomic nervous system pharmacology, central nervous system agents, and critical clinical nursing considerations.
Every question includes the correct answer paired with a detailed, evidence-based rationale to reinforce key pharmacological mechanisms, adverse effects, contraindications, and vital nursing interventions. Whether you are reviewing cholinergic agonists, adrenergic blockers, anti-seizure medications, or antiparkinsonian agents, this 56-page exam prep document provides the clarity needed to master complex drug classifications and excel on your tests.
Key Topics Covered
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Cholinergic & Anticholinergic Agents: Bethanechol, Atropine, Neostigmine, Donepezil, and recognizing cholinergic crises.
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Adrenergic Agonists & Antagonists: Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Dopamine, Phenylephrine, Metoprolol, Propranolol, Prazosin, and Clonidine.
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Central Nervous System & Neurological Medications: Levodopa/Carbidopa, Phenytoin, Methylphenidate, and Sumatriptan.
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Safety & Patient Teaching: Managing adverse effects like gingival hyperplasia, first-dose orthostatic hypotension, serotonin syndrome, and drug-drug interactions.
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