Regis NU641 Adv Pharmacology Study
Guide Quiz 1 | Questions And Answers
2025/2026
Clonodine - CORRECT ANSWERS--Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and
nicotine withdrawal and post therpautic neuralgia
Guanfacine - CORRECT ANSWERS--hypertension drug that has also been approved to
use for ADHD
Ramelteon (Rozerem) - CORRECT ANSWERS--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
ANSWERS--General diagnosis and following up to see if treatment goals are being met
Xanax - CORRECT ANSWERS--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 ANSWERS--There are many
drug-drug interactions with anticonvulsants
Routine education for patient being treated with levetiracetam (Keppra) for seizures -
CORRECT ANSWERS--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 ANSWERS--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 ANSWERS--hypothyroidism
Cholinergic blockers are used to: - CORRECT ANSWERS--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 - CORRECT ANSWERS--A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease but is
not an anticholinergic
Verapamil - CORRECT ANSWERS--Preventative therapy for cluster headache
Minocycline (PO) - CORRECT ANSWERS--
When prescribing for migraines, patient education includes: - CORRECT ANSWERS--
Stress reduction and regular sleep are integral to migraine treatment
Acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWERS--Migraines in pregnancy may be safely treated
with this
When are migraines considered cured? - CORRECT ANSWERS--There is no known
cure
Nonpharmacologic Therapy for tension headache includes: - CORRECT ANSWERS--
biofeedback, stress management, massage therapy
Fluoxetine - CORRECT ANSWERS--First-line antidepressant for children with major
depression between 8 to 17 years old
SSRIs - CORRECT ANSWERS--Contains a black-box warning of suicidal ideation in
pediatric and adolescent groups
Stimulants (methylphenidate or amphetamine salts) - CORRECT ANSWERS--Are the
most effective therapy and are generally first line of treatment of ADHD in children
unless contraindications exist
Hypercalcemia - CORRECT ANSWERS--Pt treated with more than 100 grams per week
of topical calcipotriene for psoriasis need to be monitored for
An adolescent female calls the clinic with concerns that her acne is worse 2 weeks after
starting topical tretinoin. What would be the appropriate care for her? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--Reassure her that the worsening of acne is normal and it should improve
with continued use
Treatment for Tinea capitis - CORRECT ANSWERS--Oral griseofulvin or Biweekly
shampoo with selenium sulfide or ketoconazole for 6 to 8 weeks
Treatment for Tinea corporis and tinea pedis - CORRECT ANSWERS--Topical
antifungals like miconazole applied twice daily for 4 weeks
Treatment of Onychomycosis - CORRECT ANSWERS--Oral griseofulvin, ketoconazole,
itraconazole, or terbinafine for several months; topical product is ciclopirox 8% (Penlac)
Guide Quiz 1 | Questions And Answers
2025/2026
Clonodine - CORRECT ANSWERS--Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and
nicotine withdrawal and post therpautic neuralgia
Guanfacine - CORRECT ANSWERS--hypertension drug that has also been approved to
use for ADHD
Ramelteon (Rozerem) - CORRECT ANSWERS--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
ANSWERS--General diagnosis and following up to see if treatment goals are being met
Xanax - CORRECT ANSWERS--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 ANSWERS--There are many
drug-drug interactions with anticonvulsants
Routine education for patient being treated with levetiracetam (Keppra) for seizures -
CORRECT ANSWERS--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 ANSWERS--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 ANSWERS--hypothyroidism
Cholinergic blockers are used to: - CORRECT ANSWERS--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 - CORRECT ANSWERS--A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease but is
not an anticholinergic
Verapamil - CORRECT ANSWERS--Preventative therapy for cluster headache
Minocycline (PO) - CORRECT ANSWERS--
When prescribing for migraines, patient education includes: - CORRECT ANSWERS--
Stress reduction and regular sleep are integral to migraine treatment
Acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWERS--Migraines in pregnancy may be safely treated
with this
When are migraines considered cured? - CORRECT ANSWERS--There is no known
cure
Nonpharmacologic Therapy for tension headache includes: - CORRECT ANSWERS--
biofeedback, stress management, massage therapy
Fluoxetine - CORRECT ANSWERS--First-line antidepressant for children with major
depression between 8 to 17 years old
SSRIs - CORRECT ANSWERS--Contains a black-box warning of suicidal ideation in
pediatric and adolescent groups
Stimulants (methylphenidate or amphetamine salts) - CORRECT ANSWERS--Are the
most effective therapy and are generally first line of treatment of ADHD in children
unless contraindications exist
Hypercalcemia - CORRECT ANSWERS--Pt treated with more than 100 grams per week
of topical calcipotriene for psoriasis need to be monitored for
An adolescent female calls the clinic with concerns that her acne is worse 2 weeks after
starting topical tretinoin. What would be the appropriate care for her? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--Reassure her that the worsening of acne is normal and it should improve
with continued use
Treatment for Tinea capitis - CORRECT ANSWERS--Oral griseofulvin or Biweekly
shampoo with selenium sulfide or ketoconazole for 6 to 8 weeks
Treatment for Tinea corporis and tinea pedis - CORRECT ANSWERS--Topical
antifungals like miconazole applied twice daily for 4 weeks
Treatment of Onychomycosis - CORRECT ANSWERS--Oral griseofulvin, ketoconazole,
itraconazole, or terbinafine for several months; topical product is ciclopirox 8% (Penlac)
