CMN 552 Mod 3 Set 11
EXAM COVERAGE - CMN 552 Mod 3 Set 11
This module assesses knowledge of pharmacologic management, with
a focus on cardiovascular and neuropsychiatric medications. Key
topics include the physiologic effects, indications, and safety
considerations of alpha-1 adrenergic blockers, such as prazosin.
Candidates are tested on monitoring blood pressure changes,
evaluating patient tolerance, and understanding contraindications and
adverse effects. Additional areas include medication initiation
protocols, risk mitigation for orthostatic hypotension, and safe
management of patients with comorbid conditions. The exam
emphasizes clinical decision-making to ensure patient safety and
effective therapeutic outcomes.
,Before initiating prazosin, clinicians must ensure tolerance of which
physiologic effect? A) QT prolongation B) Blood pressure changes C)
Hyperglycemia D) Seizure threshold lowering
Blood pressure changes
Maximal prazosin effect for PTSD symptoms may require titration up to
approximately: A) 10 mg daily B) 5 mg daily C) 20-25 mg daily D) 40
mg daily
20-25 mg daily
, For daytime flashbacks or intrusive symptoms, prazosin may be dosed:
A) Once nightly only B) Twice daily C) Weekly D) PRN only
Twice daily
Prazosin (Minipress) is an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent most
helpful for which PTSD symptoms? A) Depersonalization B)
Nightmares and flashbacks C) Mania D) OCD rituals
Nightmares and flashbacks
EXAM COVERAGE - CMN 552 Mod 3 Set 11
This module assesses knowledge of pharmacologic management, with
a focus on cardiovascular and neuropsychiatric medications. Key
topics include the physiologic effects, indications, and safety
considerations of alpha-1 adrenergic blockers, such as prazosin.
Candidates are tested on monitoring blood pressure changes,
evaluating patient tolerance, and understanding contraindications and
adverse effects. Additional areas include medication initiation
protocols, risk mitigation for orthostatic hypotension, and safe
management of patients with comorbid conditions. The exam
emphasizes clinical decision-making to ensure patient safety and
effective therapeutic outcomes.
,Before initiating prazosin, clinicians must ensure tolerance of which
physiologic effect? A) QT prolongation B) Blood pressure changes C)
Hyperglycemia D) Seizure threshold lowering
Blood pressure changes
Maximal prazosin effect for PTSD symptoms may require titration up to
approximately: A) 10 mg daily B) 5 mg daily C) 20-25 mg daily D) 40
mg daily
20-25 mg daily
, For daytime flashbacks or intrusive symptoms, prazosin may be dosed:
A) Once nightly only B) Twice daily C) Weekly D) PRN only
Twice daily
Prazosin (Minipress) is an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent most
helpful for which PTSD symptoms? A) Depersonalization B)
Nightmares and flashbacks C) Mania D) OCD rituals
Nightmares and flashbacks
