MN 553 Advanced Pharmacology; Exam Questions with Answers 2023/2024 | Graded

Kasey fractured his ankle in two places and is asking for medica!on for his pain. The appropriate first-line medica!on would be: Ques"on 8 1 / 1 point IV phenobarbital Rectal diazepam (Diastat) IV phenytoin (Dilan!n) Oral carbamazepine (Tegretol) Dwayne hasn’t been taking his carbamazepine because it causes insomnia. Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels in spite of good compliance. Dwayne was not originally prescribed the correct amount of carbamazepine. Carbamazepine is probably not the right an!seizure medica!on for Dwayne. Ibuprofen (Advil) Acetaminophen with hydrocodone (Vicodin) Oxycodone (Oxycon!n) Oral morphine (Roxanol) Page 3 of 8 Jack, age 8, has a"en!on deficit disorder (ADD) and is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). He and his parents should be educated about the side effects of methylphenidate, which are: Ques"on 9 1 / 1 point An appropriate first-line drug to try for mild to moderate generalized anxiety disorder would be: Ques"on 10 1 / 1 point David is a 34-year-old pa!ent who is star!ng on paroxe!ne (Paxil) for depression. David’s educa!on regarding his medica!on would include: Ques"on 11 1 / 1 point Slurred speech and insomnia Bradycardia and confusion Dizziness and orthosta!c hypotension Insomnia and decreased appe!te Alprazolam (Xanax) Diazepam (Valium) Buspirone (Buspar) Amitriptyline (Elavil) Paroxe!ne may cause intermi"ent diarrhea. He may experience sexual dysfunc!on beginning a month a%er he starts therapy. He may have cons!pa!on and he should increase fluids and fiber. Paroxe!ne has a long half-life so he may occasionally skip a dose. Page 4 of 8 An appropriate drug for the treatment of depression with anxiety would be: Ques"on 12 1 / 1 point The longer-term Xanax pa!ent comes in and states they need a higher dose of the medica!on. They deny any addi!onal, new, or accelera!ng triggers of their anxiety. What is the probable reason? Ques"on 13 1 / 1 point A first-line drug for abor!ve therapy in simple migraine is: Ques"on 14 1 / 1 point Xi, a 54-year-old female, has a history of migraines that do not respond well to OTC Alprazolam (Xanax) Escitalopram (Lexapro) Buspirone (Buspar) Amitriptyline (Elavil) They have become tolerant of the medica!on, which is characterized by the need for higher and higher doses. They are a drug seeker.