REGIS NU641 ADV CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT
◉ 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:
PHARMACOLOGY 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT
◉ 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:
