NU 641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology final Exam Questions and Answers Updated 2023.

Regis NU 641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology final Exam Questions and Answers Updated 2023. Clonodine - CORRECT ANSWER - Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and nicotine withdrawal and post therpautic neuralgia Guanfacine - CORRECT ANSWER - hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD Ramelteon (Rozerem) - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - General diagnosis and following up to see if treatment goals are being met Xanax - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - There are many drug-drug interactions with anticonvulsants Routine education for patient being treated with levetiracetam (Keppra) for seizures - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - hypothyroidism