REGIS NU641 CLINICAL ADV PHARMACOLOGY
FINAL EXAM 90 QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Clonodine - ANSWER---Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and
nicotine withdrawal and post therpautic neuralgia
Guanfacine - ANSWER---hypertension drug that has also been approved to
use for ADHD
Ramelteon (Rozerem) - 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 -
ANSWER---General diagnosis and following up to see if treatment goals are
being met
Xanax - 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? - ANSWER---
There are many drug-drug interactions with anticonvulsants
Routine education for patient being treated with levetiracetam (Keppra) for
seizures - ANSWER---To not abruptly discontinue Keppra due to risk for
withdrawal seizures
, REGIS NU641 CLINICAL ADV PHARMACOLOGY
FINAL EXAM 90 QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
What advice you would give a woman who has been on Depakote for seizure
and wants to get pregnant - 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 - ANSWER---hypothyroidism
Cholinergic blockers are used to: - 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 - ANSWER---A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease but is not
an anticholinergic
Verapamil - ANSWER---Preventative therapy for cluster headache
Minocycline (PO) - ANSWER---
When prescribing for migraines, patient education includes: - ANSWER---
Stress reduction and regular sleep are integral to migraine treatment
FINAL EXAM 90 QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Clonodine - ANSWER---Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and
nicotine withdrawal and post therpautic neuralgia
Guanfacine - ANSWER---hypertension drug that has also been approved to
use for ADHD
Ramelteon (Rozerem) - 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 -
ANSWER---General diagnosis and following up to see if treatment goals are
being met
Xanax - 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? - ANSWER---
There are many drug-drug interactions with anticonvulsants
Routine education for patient being treated with levetiracetam (Keppra) for
seizures - ANSWER---To not abruptly discontinue Keppra due to risk for
withdrawal seizures
, REGIS NU641 CLINICAL ADV PHARMACOLOGY
FINAL EXAM 90 QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
What advice you would give a woman who has been on Depakote for seizure
and wants to get pregnant - 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 - ANSWER---hypothyroidism
Cholinergic blockers are used to: - 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 - ANSWER---A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease but is not
an anticholinergic
Verapamil - ANSWER---Preventative therapy for cluster headache
Minocycline (PO) - ANSWER---
When prescribing for migraines, patient education includes: - ANSWER---
Stress reduction and regular sleep are integral to migraine treatment
