Regis NU641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology
Final Exam 90 complete solutions.
Regis NU641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology
Final Exam 90 complete solutions.
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
, Regis NU641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology
Final Exam 90 complete solutions.
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:
Migraines in pregnancy may be safely treated with this - ANSWER Acetaminophen
There is no known cure - ANSWER When are migraines considered cured?
biofeedback, stress management, massage therapy - ANSWER Nonpharmacologic Therapy for tension
headache includes:
First-line antidepressant for children with major depression between 8 to 17 years old - ANSWER
Fluoxetine
Contains a black-box warning of suicidal ideation in pediatric and adolescent groups - ANSWER SSRIs
Are the most effective therapy and are generally first line of treatment of ADHD in children unless
contraindications exist - ANSWER Stimulants (methylphenidate or amphetamine salts)
Pt treated with more than 100 grams per week of topical calcipotriene for psoriasis need to be
monitored for - ANSWER Hypercalcemia
Final Exam 90 complete solutions.
Regis NU641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology
Final Exam 90 complete solutions.
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
, Regis NU641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology
Final Exam 90 complete solutions.
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:
Migraines in pregnancy may be safely treated with this - ANSWER Acetaminophen
There is no known cure - ANSWER When are migraines considered cured?
biofeedback, stress management, massage therapy - ANSWER Nonpharmacologic Therapy for tension
headache includes:
First-line antidepressant for children with major depression between 8 to 17 years old - ANSWER
Fluoxetine
Contains a black-box warning of suicidal ideation in pediatric and adolescent groups - ANSWER SSRIs
Are the most effective therapy and are generally first line of treatment of ADHD in children unless
contraindications exist - ANSWER Stimulants (methylphenidate or amphetamine salts)
Pt treated with more than 100 grams per week of topical calcipotriene for psoriasis need to be
monitored for - ANSWER Hypercalcemia
