Pharmacology II Quiz 3
10 Questions
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- 1.If severe symptoms of serotonin syndrome are present, this drug is recommended for therapy.
- A.
Ciclopirox
- B.
Ciprofloxacin
- C.
Cyproheptadine
- D.
5-HT deltase
- 2.Anhidrosis and hyperactive bowel sounds are associated with serotonin syndrome.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Serotonin syndrome is classified as an idiosyncratic drug reaction.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Serotonin syndrome caused by the interaction of fentanyl and citalopram would be classified as a pharmacodynamic interaction.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Meperidine blocks both serotonin reuptake and potentiates the firing of serotonergic neurons.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.St. John's Wort is safe to use with a MAO inhibitor but not safe to use with an SSRI.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.5-HT2A inhibitors are located on the pre-synaptic terminal.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Serotonin syndrome is not fatal.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Recommending an anti-cholinergic to treat the symptoms of serotonin syndrome is a good choice.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, myoclonus, twitching, and tremor are all symptoms of serotonin syndrome.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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