NU 578 study guide test AND UNIT 2
COMBINED
Preferred drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - answer propranolol, divalproex,
amitriptyline
appropriate drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - answerbeta-adrenergic blocking
agents - (propranolol [inderol], timolol [blocadren]), antiepileptic drugs - (divalproex
[depakote er], topiramate [topomax], TCA's - amitriptyline [elavil], Estrogens for
menstrual migraines - estrogen gel, estrogen patch [alora, climara, esclim, estraderm,
vivelle]
1st line drugs for migraine prevention - answer beta blockers, propanolol is used most
often
-benefits take a few weeks to develop
-most common s/e fatigue, tiredness. other s/e asthma exacerbation, depression
promotion
-usual dose 80-240mg daily by long acting single dose or divided short acting dose bid
other beta blockers that may be used for migraine prevention - answertimolol, atenolol,
metoprolol, nadolol
indications for calcium channel blocker - answer hypertension, angina pectoris,
prevention & Tx of atrial tachycardias
indications for tricyclics (amitriptyline) - answerprevent migraine and tension headaches
in some people. dose 25-150mg daily at hs. benefits do not depend on elevation of
mood since they work in people who are not depressed.
-can cause hypotension and cholinergic effects [dry mouth, constipation, urinary
retention, blurred vision, tachycardia].
-excessive doses can cause dysrhythmias
indications for triptans - answerMigraine and Cluster HA
actions/role of opioids - answer
medications for cluster headache - answer
medications for menstrual headache - answer
side effects, contraindications of beta blockers - answer
, side effects, contraindications of triptans - answer
side effects, contraindications of clozapine - answer
which drugs have constrictive effects - answer
benzodiazepine side effects, contraindications, antidotes - answer
what are the atvantages of newer seizure medications - answer
how are they used? - answer
good agent to use for concious sedation - answer
good agent for insomnia & panic attacks (short term use, not good for chronic anxiety) -
answer
haldol (haloperidol) actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
zyprexa (olanzapine) actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
dantrolene actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
thioridazine actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
clonzapine actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
seroquel (quetiapine) actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
risperdol (risperidone) actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
paliperidone (invega) actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
ziprasidone (geodon) actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
what are the key differences between 1st and 2nd generation antipsychotics? - answer
treatment for malignant hyperthermia or neuroleptic malignant syndrome - answer
tardive dyskinesia - answer
who is more likely to experience tardive dyskinesia? - answer
extrpyramidal syndrome - answer
lithium side effects and treatment - answer
COMBINED
Preferred drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - answer propranolol, divalproex,
amitriptyline
appropriate drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - answerbeta-adrenergic blocking
agents - (propranolol [inderol], timolol [blocadren]), antiepileptic drugs - (divalproex
[depakote er], topiramate [topomax], TCA's - amitriptyline [elavil], Estrogens for
menstrual migraines - estrogen gel, estrogen patch [alora, climara, esclim, estraderm,
vivelle]
1st line drugs for migraine prevention - answer beta blockers, propanolol is used most
often
-benefits take a few weeks to develop
-most common s/e fatigue, tiredness. other s/e asthma exacerbation, depression
promotion
-usual dose 80-240mg daily by long acting single dose or divided short acting dose bid
other beta blockers that may be used for migraine prevention - answertimolol, atenolol,
metoprolol, nadolol
indications for calcium channel blocker - answer hypertension, angina pectoris,
prevention & Tx of atrial tachycardias
indications for tricyclics (amitriptyline) - answerprevent migraine and tension headaches
in some people. dose 25-150mg daily at hs. benefits do not depend on elevation of
mood since they work in people who are not depressed.
-can cause hypotension and cholinergic effects [dry mouth, constipation, urinary
retention, blurred vision, tachycardia].
-excessive doses can cause dysrhythmias
indications for triptans - answerMigraine and Cluster HA
actions/role of opioids - answer
medications for cluster headache - answer
medications for menstrual headache - answer
side effects, contraindications of beta blockers - answer
, side effects, contraindications of triptans - answer
side effects, contraindications of clozapine - answer
which drugs have constrictive effects - answer
benzodiazepine side effects, contraindications, antidotes - answer
what are the atvantages of newer seizure medications - answer
how are they used? - answer
good agent to use for concious sedation - answer
good agent for insomnia & panic attacks (short term use, not good for chronic anxiety) -
answer
haldol (haloperidol) actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
zyprexa (olanzapine) actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
dantrolene actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
thioridazine actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
clonzapine actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
seroquel (quetiapine) actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
risperdol (risperidone) actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
paliperidone (invega) actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
ziprasidone (geodon) actions, side effects, contraindications - answer
what are the key differences between 1st and 2nd generation antipsychotics? - answer
treatment for malignant hyperthermia or neuroleptic malignant syndrome - answer
tardive dyskinesia - answer
who is more likely to experience tardive dyskinesia? - answer
extrpyramidal syndrome - answer
lithium side effects and treatment - answer
