ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY NEURO QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
What are anorexiants? Correct Answers Stimulants that suppress
appetite.
How do anorexiants work? Correct Answers They act on the appetite
center in the hypothalamus.
What are the actions of anorexiants? Correct Answers Similar to
amphetamines.
What is the evaluation of anorexiants? Correct Answers Weight loss
achieved.
What are some adverse reactions of anorexiants? Correct Answers
Agitation, hallucination, rapid HR, dizziness, lack of coordination,
feeling of warmth.
What should be done if a patient experiences neuroleptic malignant
syndrome? (Reaction to anorexiants) Correct Answers Emergency
treatment is required.
What is the antidote for cholinergic drugs? Correct Answers Atropine
What is the antidote for antianxiety drugs? Correct Answers Flumazenil
,What is hypertensive crisis? Correct Answers Most serious adverse
reaction of MAOIs
What is the medical emergency related to hypertensive crisis? Correct
Answers Early intervention required to prevent strokes or death
What causes hypertensive crisis when taking MAOIs? Correct Answers
Eating foods containing tyramine
What are the early signs of hypertensive crisis? Correct Answers
Headache (usually occipital), stiff or sore neck, sweating, fever, chest
pain, dilated pupils, and bradycardia or tachycardia
What are the withdrawal symptoms of MAOIs? Correct Answers
Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, tremors, paraesthesia,
somnolence, sleep disturbance
How should MAOIs be discontinued? Correct Answers The drug must
be tapered over 2 to 4 weeks
What is Pyridostigmine/Mestinon? Correct Answers Anticholinesterase
drug used to treat Myasthenia Gravis symptoms
How does Pyridostigmine/Mestinon work? Correct Answers Inhibits
AChE activity and promotes muscle contraction
, What are cholinergic drugs? Correct Answers Drugs that mimic the
parasympathetic nervous system
How long should you use hypnotics or sedatives? Correct Answers
Short term use only
What should you do if the hypnotic or sedative drug is ineffective?
Correct Answers Notify HCP, do not increase dose without advice
What are the common adverse reactions of hypnotics or sedatives?
Correct Answers Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea
What should you avoid consuming with hypnotics and sedatives?
Correct Answers Alcoholic beverages 2 hrs before, with, or 8 hrs after
What activities should you avoid while taking hypnotics or sedatives?
Correct Answers Operating heavy machinery or driving
What precautions should you take when getting out of bed at night after
taking a sleep drug? Correct Answers Keep room dimly lit, remove
obstacles that may cause injury
Who should not use hypnotics or sedatives? Correct Answers Pregnant,
considering pregnancy, or breastfeeding individuals
DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
What are anorexiants? Correct Answers Stimulants that suppress
appetite.
How do anorexiants work? Correct Answers They act on the appetite
center in the hypothalamus.
What are the actions of anorexiants? Correct Answers Similar to
amphetamines.
What is the evaluation of anorexiants? Correct Answers Weight loss
achieved.
What are some adverse reactions of anorexiants? Correct Answers
Agitation, hallucination, rapid HR, dizziness, lack of coordination,
feeling of warmth.
What should be done if a patient experiences neuroleptic malignant
syndrome? (Reaction to anorexiants) Correct Answers Emergency
treatment is required.
What is the antidote for cholinergic drugs? Correct Answers Atropine
What is the antidote for antianxiety drugs? Correct Answers Flumazenil
,What is hypertensive crisis? Correct Answers Most serious adverse
reaction of MAOIs
What is the medical emergency related to hypertensive crisis? Correct
Answers Early intervention required to prevent strokes or death
What causes hypertensive crisis when taking MAOIs? Correct Answers
Eating foods containing tyramine
What are the early signs of hypertensive crisis? Correct Answers
Headache (usually occipital), stiff or sore neck, sweating, fever, chest
pain, dilated pupils, and bradycardia or tachycardia
What are the withdrawal symptoms of MAOIs? Correct Answers
Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, tremors, paraesthesia,
somnolence, sleep disturbance
How should MAOIs be discontinued? Correct Answers The drug must
be tapered over 2 to 4 weeks
What is Pyridostigmine/Mestinon? Correct Answers Anticholinesterase
drug used to treat Myasthenia Gravis symptoms
How does Pyridostigmine/Mestinon work? Correct Answers Inhibits
AChE activity and promotes muscle contraction
, What are cholinergic drugs? Correct Answers Drugs that mimic the
parasympathetic nervous system
How long should you use hypnotics or sedatives? Correct Answers
Short term use only
What should you do if the hypnotic or sedative drug is ineffective?
Correct Answers Notify HCP, do not increase dose without advice
What are the common adverse reactions of hypnotics or sedatives?
Correct Answers Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea
What should you avoid consuming with hypnotics and sedatives?
Correct Answers Alcoholic beverages 2 hrs before, with, or 8 hrs after
What activities should you avoid while taking hypnotics or sedatives?
Correct Answers Operating heavy machinery or driving
What precautions should you take when getting out of bed at night after
taking a sleep drug? Correct Answers Keep room dimly lit, remove
obstacles that may cause injury
Who should not use hypnotics or sedatives? Correct Answers Pregnant,
considering pregnancy, or breastfeeding individuals
