REGIS NU641 CLINICAL ADV
PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS L LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Clonodine - ANS Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and nicotine withdrawal and
post therpautic neuralgia
Guanfacine - ANS hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD
Ramelteon (Rozerem) - ANS 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 - ANS General diagnosis
and following up to see if treatment goals are being met
Xanax - ANS 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? - ANS There are many drug-drug interactions
with anticonvulsants
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, Routine education for patient being treated with levetiracetam (Keppra) for seizures - ANS 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 - ANS 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 -
ANS hypothyroidism
Cholinergic blockers are used to: - ANS 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 - ANS A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease but is not an anticholinergic
Verapamil - ANS Preventative therapy for cluster headache
Minocycline (PO) - ANS
When prescribing for migraines, patient education includes: - ANS Stress reduction and
regular sleep are integral to migraine treatment
Acetaminophen - ANS Migraines in pregnancy may be safely treated with this
When are migraines considered cured? - ANS There is no known cure
Nonpharmacologic Therapy for tension headache includes: - ANS biofeedback, stress
management, massage therapy
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PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS L LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Clonodine - ANS Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and nicotine withdrawal and
post therpautic neuralgia
Guanfacine - ANS hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD
Ramelteon (Rozerem) - ANS 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 - ANS General diagnosis
and following up to see if treatment goals are being met
Xanax - ANS 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? - ANS There are many drug-drug interactions
with anticonvulsants
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Routine education for patient being treated with levetiracetam (Keppra) for seizures - ANS 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 - ANS 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 -
ANS hypothyroidism
Cholinergic blockers are used to: - ANS 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 - ANS A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease but is not an anticholinergic
Verapamil - ANS Preventative therapy for cluster headache
Minocycline (PO) - ANS
When prescribing for migraines, patient education includes: - ANS Stress reduction and
regular sleep are integral to migraine treatment
Acetaminophen - ANS Migraines in pregnancy may be safely treated with this
When are migraines considered cured? - ANS There is no known cure
Nonpharmacologic Therapy for tension headache includes: - ANS biofeedback, stress
management, massage therapy
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