Regis NU641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology Final Exam
questions with correct answers
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
questions with correct answers
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
