Pharm Review Exam 3
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- 1.Which laxative is safe to take daily?
- A.
Castor oil
- B.
Senna
- C.
Mineral oil
- D.
Magnesium citrate
- 2.This OTC medication is recommended for patients with a productive cough
- A.
Benzonatate
- B.
Codeine
- C.
Dextromethorphan
- D.
Guaifenesin
- 3.2nd generation antihistamines work by blocking H1 receptors in the skin, vasculature, and CNS.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Use caution when recommending this medication to patients with CHF, HTN, or renal failure.
- A.
Sodium phosphate
- B.
Glycerin suppository
- C.
Ducosate
- 5.This med is indicated to relieve persistent ANS symptoms in patients with anxiety disorders.
- A.
Temazepam
- B.
Diazepam
- C.
Propanolol
- D.
Buspirone
- 6.This sedative both potentiates the effects of GABA and acts as a direct GABA agonist.
- A.
Triazolam
- B.
Zolpidem
- C.
Chlordiazepoxide
- D.
Pentobarbital
- 7.This barbiturate is used as a preventative treatment of seizures in children
- A.
Secobarbital
- B.
Phenobarbital
- C.
Pentobarbital
- 8.These two are first line TCAs due to their decreased risk of side effects
- A.
Desipramine
- B.
Amitriptyline
- C.
Nortriptyline
- 9.This drug(s) have no risk of causing Serotonin Syndrome:
- A.
SSRIs
- B.
TCAs
- C.
Buproprion
- D.
Mirtazepine
- 10.These drugs cause insomnia (check all that apply)
- A.
SSRIs
- B.
TCAs
- C.
Oral decongestants
- D.
Caffeine
- E.
Corticosteroids
- F.
Mirtazepine
- G.
Parkinson's drugs
- 11.GABA is an excitatory CNS neurotransmitter
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.These benzodiazepines have significant CYP450 interactions
- A.
Diazepam
- B.
Oxazepam
- C.
Temazepam
- D.
Alprazolam
- E.
Midazolam
- F.
Triazolam
- 13.This SNRI is FDA approved for fibromyalgia treatment
- A.
Venlafaxine
- B.
Desvenlafaxine
- C.
Duloxetime
- 14.Your patient is experiencing anorexia and insomnia secondary to her depression. What medication is best suited for her based on this information?
- A.
Buproprion
- B.
Fluoxetine
- C.
Mirtazepine
- D.
Phenelzine
- 15.These are common adverse effects of lithium treatment for bipolar disorder
- A.
Hyperthyroidism
- B.
Teratogenicity
- C.
Depression
- D.
Sexual dysfunction
- E.
Weight loss
- 16.Your bipolar patient is acutely agitated and psychotic. What will you give them acutely so they calm the hell down?
- A.
Valproic acid
- B.
Benzodiazepine
- C.
Buproprion
- D.
1st gen antipsychotic
- 17.2nd gen antipsychotics block serotonin receptors as well as D1, D2, and D4 dopamine receptors
- A.
Duh!
- B.
Nope
- 18.Both 1st and 2nd gen antipsychotics are effective for positive and negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia.
- A.
Of course
- B.
No. That's stupid.
- 19.This 2nd gen antipsychotic has the highest rate of EPSEs
- A.
Quetiapine
- B.
Clozapine
- C.
Risperidone
- D.
Your mom
- 20.The best treatment for akathisia is anticholinergic drugs such as benztropine.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 21.Dopamine itself cannot be used as a treatment for Parkinson's because it cannot cross the blood brain barrier.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 22.Both pramipexole and ropinirole are FDA approved for Restless Leg Syndrome
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.Benztropine is an effective treatment for tremor, drooling, and gait problems associated with PD.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 24.The is an acceptable barbiturate to use in the elderly.
- A.
Midazolam
- B.
Flurazepam
- C.
Clonazepam
- D.
Oxazepam
- 25.TCAs are appropriate second line treatment in depression in the elderly.
- A.
I concur
- B.
No
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