Summary Regis NU641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology Final Exam

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 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