Regis NU641 Clinical Adv Pharmacology Final Exam 2023

Clonodine - Answer- Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and nicotine withdrawal and post therpautic neuralgia Guanfacine - Answer- hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD Ramelteon (Rozerem) - 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 - Answer- General diagnosis and following up to see if treatment goals are being met Xanax - 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? - Answer- There are many drug-drug interactions with anticonvulsants Routine education for patient being treated with levetiracetam (Keppra) for seizures - 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 - 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 - Answer- hypothyroidism Cholinergic blockers are used to: - Answer- 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 - Answer- A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease but is not an anticholinergic Verapamil - Answer- Preventative therapy for cluster headache Minocycline (PO) - Answer