UTA Pharmacology Exam 3 Graded A+
____ is the drug of choice in controlling acute mania and for the long term prevention of
reccurent mania and depression - ANSWER-lithium
A patient is scheduled for a CT scan with IV contrast, and they are currently taking
metformin. when should their metformin be stopped and started again in relation to their
metformin. - ANSWER-should be held day before procedure and 48 hours after
a triptan is a type of stimulant used for - ANSWER-migraine headaches
AcH and _____ should always be in balance - ANSWER-dopamine
ACH is needed for ____ and _____ - ANSWER-learning and memory
acute alcohol ingestion _______ CYP450 enzymes, _____ the metabolism of drugs,
_______ drug effect. - ANSWER-inhibits, reducing, increasing
addisons disease can cause ____, _______, and hyperkalemia - ANSWER-
hyponatremia
hypoglycemia
addisons disease is the _______ of adrenocortical hormones - ANSWER-hypo
secretion
adverse effects of benzodiazepine anxiolytic Ativan are - ANSWER--an over-expression
of their therapeutic effects (sedation, drowsiness)
-hypotension
-anticholinergic effects
adverse effects of dilantin - ANSWER-mild sedation, hypotension, drowsiness, nausea
AED's block _____ receptors, which is the primary excitatory CNS receptor - ANSWER-
Glutamate
AEDs should be withdrawn slowly to prevent - ANSWER-breakthrough seizures
affective disorders are also called - ANSWER-mood disorders
amphetamines are also used for.... - ANSWER-narcolepsy, migraines, weight loss
anti-epileptics can also be used for - ANSWER-bipolar disorder, neurotic pain, migraine
headaches, weight loss
,antiepileptic drugs work by preventing - ANSWER-generation and spread of electrical
impulses.
antipsychotics work by blocking excess ____ and _____ - ANSWER-dopamine,
serotonin
anxiolytics like Ativan treat - ANSWER-acute anxiety and acute panic disorders,
insomnia
anxiolytics potentiate _____ receptors, producing a calming effect - ANSWER-GABA
atypicals treat both ____ and ____ symptoms of psychosis - ANSWER-positive and
negative
basal insulin is - ANSWER-glargine or levemir
between meal coverage, ____ or ____ acting insulin is used - ANSWER-intermediate,
long
blocking ACH may produce - ANSWER-anticholinergic symptoms
blocking Alpha 1 receptors may produce - ANSWER-orthostatic hypotension
blocking dopamine may produce - ANSWER-EPS
blocking histamines may produce - ANSWER-sedation
blocking serotonin may produce - ANSWER-weight gain
can valproic acid be used to treat SE - ANSWER-NO
carbamazepine (tegretol) can cause _____ _____ ______ - ANSWER-bone marrow
suppression
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is contraindicated in ____ and ____ seizures, as it may
make them worse - ANSWER-myoclonic and absence
carbamazepine (tegretol) reduces renal excretion of water by increasing secretion of
antidiuretic hormone. this can be a threat to - ANSWER-patients with heart failure, since
this will cause fluid overload and these patients are already fluid overloaded
chronic alcohol ingestion ______ CYP450 enzymes, which ______ metabolism, and
______ drug effect. Because of this, alcoholics usually need _____ doses. - ANSWER-
induces, increases, decreases, higher
CNS effects of SE - ANSWER-loss of consciousness and bladder control
, contraindications of tegretol - ANSWER-pregnancy
heart fialure
grapefruit (inhibits metabolizing enzyme=more free drug)
conventional antipsychotic drugs cause more ___ - ANSWER-EPS
conventional antipsychotics only block the _____ symptoms of psychosis - ANSWER-
positive
dilantin is a CYP450 enzyme ______, which _____ the effects of - ANSWER-warfarin,
oral contraceptives, corticosteroids
dilantin is contraindicated in - ANSWER-pregnancy, known allergy, cardiovascular
disorders such as heart block, and bradycardia.
dilantin is usually given after ____ to prevent more seizures - ANSWER-ativan
do type two diabetics use insulin? - ANSWER-not at first, but without diet and lifestyle
changes they will need to eventually.
do you administer insulin subcutaneously or IV? - ANSWER-both.
-SC in deep fatty tissues
-IV is ONLY REGULAR INSULIN in severely ill patients who may be experiencing
ketoacidosis
does metformin produce hypoglycemia? - ANSWER-NO
dopamine is involved with ____ and _____ - ANSWER-pleasure and reward
drugs that can increase dilantin levels - ANSWER-valium, isoniazid (tb drug), and
tagamet
drugs that decrease dilantin levels - ANSWER-carbamazepine (tegretol)
alcohol
due to tegretol's ability to cause bone marrow suppression, the drug should be stopped
if WBC count is ______ - ANSWER-<3000
Elavil has ______ properties - ANSWER-anticholinergic
hgbA1C should be - ANSWER-less than 7
how can we prevent hypoglycemia? - ANSWER-eat regularly, carry glucose tabs/candy
____ is the drug of choice in controlling acute mania and for the long term prevention of
reccurent mania and depression - ANSWER-lithium
A patient is scheduled for a CT scan with IV contrast, and they are currently taking
metformin. when should their metformin be stopped and started again in relation to their
metformin. - ANSWER-should be held day before procedure and 48 hours after
a triptan is a type of stimulant used for - ANSWER-migraine headaches
AcH and _____ should always be in balance - ANSWER-dopamine
ACH is needed for ____ and _____ - ANSWER-learning and memory
acute alcohol ingestion _______ CYP450 enzymes, _____ the metabolism of drugs,
_______ drug effect. - ANSWER-inhibits, reducing, increasing
addisons disease can cause ____, _______, and hyperkalemia - ANSWER-
hyponatremia
hypoglycemia
addisons disease is the _______ of adrenocortical hormones - ANSWER-hypo
secretion
adverse effects of benzodiazepine anxiolytic Ativan are - ANSWER--an over-expression
of their therapeutic effects (sedation, drowsiness)
-hypotension
-anticholinergic effects
adverse effects of dilantin - ANSWER-mild sedation, hypotension, drowsiness, nausea
AED's block _____ receptors, which is the primary excitatory CNS receptor - ANSWER-
Glutamate
AEDs should be withdrawn slowly to prevent - ANSWER-breakthrough seizures
affective disorders are also called - ANSWER-mood disorders
amphetamines are also used for.... - ANSWER-narcolepsy, migraines, weight loss
anti-epileptics can also be used for - ANSWER-bipolar disorder, neurotic pain, migraine
headaches, weight loss
,antiepileptic drugs work by preventing - ANSWER-generation and spread of electrical
impulses.
antipsychotics work by blocking excess ____ and _____ - ANSWER-dopamine,
serotonin
anxiolytics like Ativan treat - ANSWER-acute anxiety and acute panic disorders,
insomnia
anxiolytics potentiate _____ receptors, producing a calming effect - ANSWER-GABA
atypicals treat both ____ and ____ symptoms of psychosis - ANSWER-positive and
negative
basal insulin is - ANSWER-glargine or levemir
between meal coverage, ____ or ____ acting insulin is used - ANSWER-intermediate,
long
blocking ACH may produce - ANSWER-anticholinergic symptoms
blocking Alpha 1 receptors may produce - ANSWER-orthostatic hypotension
blocking dopamine may produce - ANSWER-EPS
blocking histamines may produce - ANSWER-sedation
blocking serotonin may produce - ANSWER-weight gain
can valproic acid be used to treat SE - ANSWER-NO
carbamazepine (tegretol) can cause _____ _____ ______ - ANSWER-bone marrow
suppression
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is contraindicated in ____ and ____ seizures, as it may
make them worse - ANSWER-myoclonic and absence
carbamazepine (tegretol) reduces renal excretion of water by increasing secretion of
antidiuretic hormone. this can be a threat to - ANSWER-patients with heart failure, since
this will cause fluid overload and these patients are already fluid overloaded
chronic alcohol ingestion ______ CYP450 enzymes, which ______ metabolism, and
______ drug effect. Because of this, alcoholics usually need _____ doses. - ANSWER-
induces, increases, decreases, higher
CNS effects of SE - ANSWER-loss of consciousness and bladder control
, contraindications of tegretol - ANSWER-pregnancy
heart fialure
grapefruit (inhibits metabolizing enzyme=more free drug)
conventional antipsychotic drugs cause more ___ - ANSWER-EPS
conventional antipsychotics only block the _____ symptoms of psychosis - ANSWER-
positive
dilantin is a CYP450 enzyme ______, which _____ the effects of - ANSWER-warfarin,
oral contraceptives, corticosteroids
dilantin is contraindicated in - ANSWER-pregnancy, known allergy, cardiovascular
disorders such as heart block, and bradycardia.
dilantin is usually given after ____ to prevent more seizures - ANSWER-ativan
do type two diabetics use insulin? - ANSWER-not at first, but without diet and lifestyle
changes they will need to eventually.
do you administer insulin subcutaneously or IV? - ANSWER-both.
-SC in deep fatty tissues
-IV is ONLY REGULAR INSULIN in severely ill patients who may be experiencing
ketoacidosis
does metformin produce hypoglycemia? - ANSWER-NO
dopamine is involved with ____ and _____ - ANSWER-pleasure and reward
drugs that can increase dilantin levels - ANSWER-valium, isoniazid (tb drug), and
tagamet
drugs that decrease dilantin levels - ANSWER-carbamazepine (tegretol)
alcohol
due to tegretol's ability to cause bone marrow suppression, the drug should be stopped
if WBC count is ______ - ANSWER-<3000
Elavil has ______ properties - ANSWER-anticholinergic
hgbA1C should be - ANSWER-less than 7
how can we prevent hypoglycemia? - ANSWER-eat regularly, carry glucose tabs/candy
