APEA (Neuro) PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE
AND ACCURATE.
Donepezil (Aricept), a cholinesterase inhibitor, is indicated in the treatment
of:
Alzheimer's type dementia.
epilepsy.
migraines.
multiple sclerosis.
Alzheimer's type dementia.
Divalproex sodium (Depakote) for the prophylactic treatment of migraines:
can be used in the presence of hepatic insufficiency.
has been associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
is safe for use in pregnancy.
is considered first-line treatment.
has been associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
The medication class that does NOT lead to postural hypotension and
possible syncope is:
adrenergic agonists (Inotropes).
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
tricyclic antidepressants.
vasodilators.
adrenergic agonists (Inotropes).
Patients receiving oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) should be routinely monitored
for:
,hepatotoxicity.
hyperammonemia.
hyponatremia.
renal insufficiency.
hyponatremia.
The brand name of oxcarbazepine is:
Keppra.
Lamictal.
Tegretol.
Trileptal.
Trileptal.
Fioricet, indicated for the abortive treatment of tension-type headache, is a
combination of acetaminophen,:
butalbital and caffeine.
butalbital and pseudoephedrine.
dihydroergotamine and pseudoephedrine.
ergotamine and caffeine.
butalbital and caffeine.
The brand name for carbamazepine is:
Depakote.
Mysoline.
Trileptal.
Tegretol.
Tegretol.
A common adverse reaction to clopidogrel (Plavix) is:
pruritus.
lower extremity edema.
, increased risk of thrombosis.
thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura.
thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura.
Sumatriptan (Imitrex), a serotonin (5-HT1) receptor agonist, is:
contraindicated in patients with peripheral vascular disease.
first-line therapy for mild to moderate migraine symptoms.
the most effective of all the triptans.
considered only if butalbital is ineffective.
contraindicated in patients with peripheral vascular disease.
Phenobarbital, indicated for the treatment of epilepsy, is:
a central nervous system stimulant.
contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to barbiturates.
not a controlled substance.
is contraindicated in pregnancy.
contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to barbiturates.
Serotonin (5HT1) receptor agonists, or triptans:
should be administered only if opioids are ineffective for migraine.
are all the same. If treatment fails with one, there is no need to try another.
may cause hypertensive crisis even in patients without a history of
hypertension.
do not cause medication overuse headaches or reduced efficacy if used too
frequently.
may cause hypertensive crisis even in patients without a history of
hypertension.
A drug interaction may occur between carbamazepine (Tegretol) and:
drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol (Yaz).
aspirin (Ecotrin).
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE
AND ACCURATE.
Donepezil (Aricept), a cholinesterase inhibitor, is indicated in the treatment
of:
Alzheimer's type dementia.
epilepsy.
migraines.
multiple sclerosis.
Alzheimer's type dementia.
Divalproex sodium (Depakote) for the prophylactic treatment of migraines:
can be used in the presence of hepatic insufficiency.
has been associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
is safe for use in pregnancy.
is considered first-line treatment.
has been associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
The medication class that does NOT lead to postural hypotension and
possible syncope is:
adrenergic agonists (Inotropes).
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
tricyclic antidepressants.
vasodilators.
adrenergic agonists (Inotropes).
Patients receiving oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) should be routinely monitored
for:
,hepatotoxicity.
hyperammonemia.
hyponatremia.
renal insufficiency.
hyponatremia.
The brand name of oxcarbazepine is:
Keppra.
Lamictal.
Tegretol.
Trileptal.
Trileptal.
Fioricet, indicated for the abortive treatment of tension-type headache, is a
combination of acetaminophen,:
butalbital and caffeine.
butalbital and pseudoephedrine.
dihydroergotamine and pseudoephedrine.
ergotamine and caffeine.
butalbital and caffeine.
The brand name for carbamazepine is:
Depakote.
Mysoline.
Trileptal.
Tegretol.
Tegretol.
A common adverse reaction to clopidogrel (Plavix) is:
pruritus.
lower extremity edema.
, increased risk of thrombosis.
thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura.
thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura.
Sumatriptan (Imitrex), a serotonin (5-HT1) receptor agonist, is:
contraindicated in patients with peripheral vascular disease.
first-line therapy for mild to moderate migraine symptoms.
the most effective of all the triptans.
considered only if butalbital is ineffective.
contraindicated in patients with peripheral vascular disease.
Phenobarbital, indicated for the treatment of epilepsy, is:
a central nervous system stimulant.
contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to barbiturates.
not a controlled substance.
is contraindicated in pregnancy.
contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to barbiturates.
Serotonin (5HT1) receptor agonists, or triptans:
should be administered only if opioids are ineffective for migraine.
are all the same. If treatment fails with one, there is no need to try another.
may cause hypertensive crisis even in patients without a history of
hypertension.
do not cause medication overuse headaches or reduced efficacy if used too
frequently.
may cause hypertensive crisis even in patients without a history of
hypertension.
A drug interaction may occur between carbamazepine (Tegretol) and:
drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol (Yaz).
aspirin (Ecotrin).
