Regis NU641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology
Final Exam questions and answers 2026\2027
A+ Grade
Clonodine
- correct answer Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and nicotine withdrawal and post
therpautic neuralgia
Guanfacine
- correct answer hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
- correct answer Insomnia med that does not have inverse risk for patients engaging in activities while
somnolent with no memory of having taking pill
Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders
- correct answer General diagnosis and following up to see if treatment goals are being met
Xanax
- correct answer The benzodiazepine with the greatest likelihood of causing dependency s/t it has a
short half-life
Although a patient sees a neurologist for the management of her partial seizures, why is it important to
know her medication regimen?
- correct answer There are many drug-drug interactions with anticonvulsants
Routine education for patient being treated with levetiracetam (Keppra) for seizures
- correct answer To not abruptly discontinue Keppra due to risk for withdrawal seizures
What advice you would give a woman who has been on Depakote for seizure and wants to get pregnant
- correct answer Valproate is a known teratogen but may be taken after the first trimester if necessary
, Prior to starting antidepressants, the patient should have lab testing to rule out
- correct answer hypothyroidism
Cholinergic blockers are used to:
- correct answer Counteract the ERS effects of phenothiazines
Control tremors and relax smooth muscles in Parkinson's Disease
Inhibit the muscarinic action of Ach on bladder muscle
Memantine
- correct answer A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease but is not an anticholinergic
Verapamil
- correct answer Preventative therapy for cluster headache
Minocycline (PO)
- correct answer
When prescribing for migraines, patient education includes:
- correct answer Stress reduction and regular sleep are integral to migraine treatment
Acetaminophen
- correct answer Migraines in pregnancy may be safely treated with this
When are migraines considered cured?
- correct answer There is no known cure
Nonpharmacologic Therapy for tension headache includes:
- correct answer biofeedback, stress management, massage therapy
Fluoxetine
- correct answer First-line antidepressant for children with major depression between 8 to 17 years old
Final Exam questions and answers 2026\2027
A+ Grade
Clonodine
- correct answer Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and nicotine withdrawal and post
therpautic neuralgia
Guanfacine
- correct answer hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
- correct answer Insomnia med that does not have inverse risk for patients engaging in activities while
somnolent with no memory of having taking pill
Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders
- correct answer General diagnosis and following up to see if treatment goals are being met
Xanax
- correct answer The benzodiazepine with the greatest likelihood of causing dependency s/t it has a
short half-life
Although a patient sees a neurologist for the management of her partial seizures, why is it important to
know her medication regimen?
- correct answer There are many drug-drug interactions with anticonvulsants
Routine education for patient being treated with levetiracetam (Keppra) for seizures
- correct answer To not abruptly discontinue Keppra due to risk for withdrawal seizures
What advice you would give a woman who has been on Depakote for seizure and wants to get pregnant
- correct answer Valproate is a known teratogen but may be taken after the first trimester if necessary
, Prior to starting antidepressants, the patient should have lab testing to rule out
- correct answer hypothyroidism
Cholinergic blockers are used to:
- correct answer Counteract the ERS effects of phenothiazines
Control tremors and relax smooth muscles in Parkinson's Disease
Inhibit the muscarinic action of Ach on bladder muscle
Memantine
- correct answer A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease but is not an anticholinergic
Verapamil
- correct answer Preventative therapy for cluster headache
Minocycline (PO)
- correct answer
When prescribing for migraines, patient education includes:
- correct answer Stress reduction and regular sleep are integral to migraine treatment
Acetaminophen
- correct answer Migraines in pregnancy may be safely treated with this
When are migraines considered cured?
- correct answer There is no known cure
Nonpharmacologic Therapy for tension headache includes:
- correct answer biofeedback, stress management, massage therapy
Fluoxetine
- correct answer First-line antidepressant for children with major depression between 8 to 17 years old
