Regis NU641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology Final Exam
Comprehensive Practice Q-Bank / Newest Actual
Questions & Answers (A+ Guide Solution)
Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and nicotine withdrawal and post
therpautic neuralgia - (ANSWER)Clonodine
hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD -
(ANSWER)Guanfacine
Insomnia med that does not have inverse risk for patients engaging in activities
while somnolent with no memory of having taking pill - (ANSWER)Ramelteon
(Rozerem)
General diagnosis and following up to see if treatment goals are being met -
(ANSWER)Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders
The benzodiazepine with the greatest likelihood of causing dependency s/t it has
a short half-life - (ANSWER)Xanax
There are many drug-drug interactions with anticonvulsants - (ANSWER)Although
a patient sees a neurologist for the management of her partial seizures, why is it
important to know her medication regimen?
To not abruptly discontinue Keppra due to risk for withdrawal seizures -
(ANSWER)Routine education for patient being treated with levetiracetam
(Keppra) for seizures
, Valproate is a known teratogen but may be taken after the first trimester if
necessary - (ANSWER)What advice you would give a woman who has been on
Depakote for seizure and wants to get pregnant
hypothyroidism - (ANSWER)Prior to starting antidepressants, the patient should
have lab testing to rule out
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 - (ANSWER)Cholinergic
blockers are used to:
A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease but is not an anticholinergic -
(ANSWER)Memantine
Preventative therapy for cluster headache - (ANSWER)Verapamil
- (ANSWER)Minocycline (PO)
Stress reduction and regular sleep are integral to migraine treatment -
(ANSWER)When prescribing for migraines, patient education includes:
Comprehensive Practice Q-Bank / Newest Actual
Questions & Answers (A+ Guide Solution)
Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and nicotine withdrawal and post
therpautic neuralgia - (ANSWER)Clonodine
hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD -
(ANSWER)Guanfacine
Insomnia med that does not have inverse risk for patients engaging in activities
while somnolent with no memory of having taking pill - (ANSWER)Ramelteon
(Rozerem)
General diagnosis and following up to see if treatment goals are being met -
(ANSWER)Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders
The benzodiazepine with the greatest likelihood of causing dependency s/t it has
a short half-life - (ANSWER)Xanax
There are many drug-drug interactions with anticonvulsants - (ANSWER)Although
a patient sees a neurologist for the management of her partial seizures, why is it
important to know her medication regimen?
To not abruptly discontinue Keppra due to risk for withdrawal seizures -
(ANSWER)Routine education for patient being treated with levetiracetam
(Keppra) for seizures
, Valproate is a known teratogen but may be taken after the first trimester if
necessary - (ANSWER)What advice you would give a woman who has been on
Depakote for seizure and wants to get pregnant
hypothyroidism - (ANSWER)Prior to starting antidepressants, the patient should
have lab testing to rule out
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 - (ANSWER)Cholinergic
blockers are used to:
A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease but is not an anticholinergic -
(ANSWER)Memantine
Preventative therapy for cluster headache - (ANSWER)Verapamil
- (ANSWER)Minocycline (PO)
Stress reduction and regular sleep are integral to migraine treatment -
(ANSWER)When prescribing for migraines, patient education includes:
