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Module 6 Chapters 12/14

Question 1 of 19

1

A major difference between opioid and nonopioid angalgesics:

Select one of the following:

  • their potential for addiction.

  • there is no difference:

  • their effect on the blood pressure.

  • their effect on the heart.

Explanation

Question 2 of 19

1

A symptom of long-term opioid use or abuse is:

Select one of the following:

  • dilated pupils.

  • agitation.

  • diarrhea.

  • constricted pupils.

Explanation

Question 3 of 19

1

Codeine is the opioid most often used in:

Select one of the following:

  • IV pain relief.

  • preoperative medication.

  • postoperative medication.

  • cough preparations.

Explanation

Question 4 of 19

1

A medication that is effective when administered in a transdermal patch is:

Select one of the following:

  • codeine.

  • morphine.

  • fentanyl.

  • meperidine.

Explanation

Question 5 of 19

1

An example of non-narcotic analgesic is:

Select one of the following:

  • codeine.

  • oxycodone.

  • morphine.

  • acetaminophen.

Explanation

Question 6 of 19

1

An agent often used in the treatment of tonic-clonic seizure is:

Select one of the following:

  • phenytoin.

  • methylphenidate.

  • levodopa.

  • cocaine.

Explanation

Question 7 of 19

1

An absence attack is another name for:

Select one of the following:

  • an episode in which a person has amnesia for a whole day.

  • a convulsive seizure.

  • absent blood pressure.

  • loss of consciousness for less than a minute.

Explanation

Question 8 of 19

1

An agent that is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease is:

Select one of the following:

  • phenobarbital.

  • phenytoin.

  • diazepam.

  • levodopa.

Explanation

Question 9 of 19

1

Which agent may be used to treat an overdose of morphine?

Select one of the following:

  • naloxone.

  • nadolol

  • codeine.

  • meperidine.

Explanation

Question 10 of 19

1

Which of the following is not used to treat attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Select one of the following:

  • methylphenidate.

  • dextroamphentamine.

  • ethotoin.

  • atomoxetine.

Explanation

Question 11 of 19

1

What property does buspirone have the makes it useful in older patients

Select one of the following:

  • More sedating.

  • Less sedating.

  • Antiparkinsonian effect.

  • Antipsychotic.

Explanation

Question 12 of 19

1

Which drug would not be expected to interact with lithium?

Select one of the following:

  • hydrochlorothiazide.

  • ibuprofen.

  • penicillin.

  • enalapril.

Explanation

Question 13 of 19

1

Serotonin level may be increased by which drug:

Select one of the following:

  • nortriptyline.

  • amitriptyline.

  • phenobarbital.

  • citalopram.

Explanation

Question 14 of 19

1

An antidepressant that is used in smoking cessation therapy is:

Select one of the following:

  • buspirone.

  • bupropion.

  • nortriptyline.

  • sertraline.

Explanation

Question 15 of 19

1

An anticonvulsant that is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders is:

Select one of the following:

  • gabapentin.

  • buspirone

  • fluoxetine.

  • doxepin.

Explanation

Question 16 of 19

1

When treating an older patient with a sedative, the dose may need to be:

Select one of the following:

  • higher.

  • lower.

  • unchanged.

  • combined with another drug.

Explanation

Question 17 of 19

1

Lithium is prescribed to treat:

Select one of the following:

  • schizophrenia.

  • chronic depressive disorders.

  • hyperactivity in children.

  • bipolar disorders.

Explanation

Question 18 of 19

1

Parkinsonism has been observed as a side effect of:

Select one of the following:

  • diazepam.

  • buspirone.

  • bupropion.

  • chlorpromazine.

Explanation

Question 19 of 19

1

Which tranquilizer is also effective as a muscle relaxant?

Select one of the following:

  • hypertension.

  • hypotension.

  • hypersalivation.

  • diarrhea.

Explanation

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