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NU 578 STUDY GUIDE TEST 2 AND UNIT 2
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preferred drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - CORRECT ANSWERS-
propranolol, divalproex, amitriptyline

appropriate drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - CORRECT ANSWERS-beta-
adrenergic blocking agents - (propranolol [inderol], timolol [blocadren]), antiepileptic
drugs - (divalproex [depakote er], topiramate [topomax], TCA's - amitriptyline [elavil],
Estrogens for menstrual migraines - estrogen gel, estrogen patch [alora, climara,
esclim, estraderm, vivelle]

1st line drugs for migraine prevention - CORRECT ANSWERS-beta blockers,
propanolol is used most often
-benefits take a few weeks to develop
-most common s/e fatigue, tiredness. other s/e asthma exacerbation, depression
promotion
-usual dose 80-240mg daily by long acting single dose or divided short acting dose bid

other beta blockers that may be used for migraine prevention - CORRECT ANSWERS-
timolol, atenolol, metoprolol, nadolol

indications for calcium channel blocker - CORRECT ANSWERS-hypertension, angina
pectoris, prevention & Tx of atrial tachycardias

indications for tricyclics (amitriptyline) - CORRECT ANSWERS-prevent migraine and
tension headaches in some people. dose 25-150mg daily at hs. benefits do not depend
on elevation of mood since they work in people who are not depressed.
-can cause hypotension and cholinergic effects [dry mouth, constipation, urinary
retention, blurred vision, tachycardia].
-excessive doses can cause dysrhythmias

indications for triptans - CORRECT ANSWERS-Migraine and Cluster HA

actions/role of opioids - CORRECT ANSWERS-

medications for cluster headache - CORRECT ANSWERS-

medications for menstrual headache - CORRECT ANSWERS-

side effects, contraindications of beta blockers - CORRECT ANSWERS-

side effects, contraindications of triptans - CORRECT ANSWERS-

, side effects, contraindications of clozapine - CORRECT ANSWERS-

which drugs have constrictive effects - CORRECT ANSWERS-

benzodiazepine side effects, contraindications, antidotes - CORRECT ANSWERS-

what are the atvantages of newer seizure medications - CORRECT ANSWERS-

how are they used? - CORRECT ANSWERS-

good agent to use for concious sedation - CORRECT ANSWERS-

good agent for insomnia & panic attacks (short term use, not good for chronic anxiety) -
CORRECT ANSWERS-

haldol (haloperidol) actions, side effects, contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS-

zyprexa (olanzapine) actions, side effects, contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS-

dantrolene actions, side effects, contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS-

thioridazine actions, side effects, contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS-

clonzapine actions, side effects, contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS-

seroquel (quetiapine) actions, side effects, contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS-

risperdol (risperidone) actions, side effects, contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS-

paliperidone (invega) actions, side effects, contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS-

ziprasidone (geodon) actions, side effects, contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS-

what are the key differences between 1st and 2nd generation antipsychotics? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-

treatment for malignant hyperthermia or neuroleptic malignant syndrome - CORRECT
ANSWERS-

tardive dyskinesia - CORRECT ANSWERS-

who is more likely to experience tardive dyskinesia? - CORRECT ANSWERS-

extrpyramidal syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-

lithium side effects and treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS-