FIN MISC FINAL EXAM

FIN MISC FINAL EXAM QUESTION 1 Though all stimulants appear equally effective, which of the following drugs is used as the first line pharmacologic choice in the treatment of AD/HD Mondafinil methlyprendate Atomxetine Amphetamine salt 1.55 points QUESTION 2 A patient who is identified as having stage 2 Alzheimers Disease is prescribed donepezil (Aricept). The patient's caregiver asks the primary care nurse practitioner (NP) how long the medication will be needed. The NP should tell the patient that donepezil must be taken: Until symptoms subside For 28 weeks which is when cognitive function improves for most patients Until symptoms worsen then another drug will be added Indefinitely as the drug is not curative 1.55 points QUESTION 3 Systemic antidiarrheals, such as loperamide (Imodium), decrease the number and liquidity of stool by which of the following mechanisms?