Pregunta 1
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Which of the following is NOT a general mechanism utilized to treat epilepsy?
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GABA receptor antagonist activity
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Inhibiting calcium channels
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Activating potassium channels
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Blocking sodium channels
Pregunta 2
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How does antagonizing glutamate receptors help in treating epilepsy?
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Glutamate is an inhibitory neurotransmitter and therefore inhibiting its receptor can inhibit neurotransmission
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Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter and therefore inhibiting its receptor can inhibit neurotransmission
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Inhibiting Glutamate channels cause an excitatory response
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Inhibiting Glutamate channels causes a positive membrane potential
Pregunta 3
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Which of the following is NOT a side effect of benzodiazepines?
Respuesta
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Cardiovascular effects in healthy patients receiving dose causing hypnosis
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Anterograde amnesia
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Delirium (mostly in ICU sedation)
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Slight depression of alveolar ventilation
Pregunta 4
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Which of the following is correct regarding Z compounds?
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They are more specific for sedation
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They have more side effects than benzodiazepines
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They are more effective as anticonvulsants than benzodiazepines
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They have more potential for abuse
Pregunta 5
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Choose the broad spectrum AED
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Phenytoin
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Lamotrigine
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Levetiracetam
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Topiramate
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Valproic acid
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Oxcarbezepine
Pregunta 6
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Benzodiazepines can be used for long-term use as an anticonvulsant
Pregunta 7
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Which of the following is the safest to use during pregnancy?
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Topiramate
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Phenobarbital
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Valproic acid
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Levetiracetam
Pregunta 8
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Which of the following drugs are preferred for status epilepticus?
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Diazepam
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Lorazapam
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Phenobarbital
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Clobazam
Pregunta 9
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Diazepam can be given IM
Pregunta 10
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Which of the followings is NOT a side effect of phenytoin?
Respuesta
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Megaloblastic anemia
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Elevated liver enzymes
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Steven-Johnsons syndrome
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Rare aplastic anemia
Pregunta 11
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Which of the following is NOT a side effect of carbamezapine
Pregunta 12
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Which of the following is NOT a side effect of eslicarbazepine acetate?
Respuesta
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Hyponatremia
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Vomiting
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Eosinophilia
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Renal calculi
Pregunta 13
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Which of the following is NOT a side effect of Lamotrigine?
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Decreased plasma levels with use of valproic acid
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Decreased plasma levels with use of phenobarbital
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome at high doses
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Decreased half-life with use of phenytoin
Pregunta 14
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Which of the following is NOT a side effect of lacosamide?
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Euphoria
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Diplopia
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Dizziness
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Skin rash
Pregunta 15
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Zonisamide can cause renal calculi
Pregunta 16
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Which of the following can cause suicidality?
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Zonisamide
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Rufinamide
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Levetiracetam
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Vigabatrin
Pregunta 17
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Which of the following causes behavioral changes and extrapyramidal reactions?
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Lamotrigine
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Ethosuximide
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Vigabatrin
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Rufinamide
Pregunta 18
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Which of the following can cause significant cognitive impairment?
Respuesta
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Phenobarbital
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Phenytoin
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Lamotrigine
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Felbamate
Pregunta 19
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Which of the following has an effect on though processes and level of consciousness?
Respuesta
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Vigabatrin
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Tiagabine
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Benzodiazepines
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Carbamezapine
Pregunta 20
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Which of the following AED causes retinal dysfunction?
Respuesta
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Vigabatrin
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Tiagabine
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Gabapentin
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Pregabalin
Pregunta 21
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Keppra has more milder CNS effects than Gabapentin.
Pregunta 22
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Which of the following drugs has a risk of causing GI effects and liver toxicity in patients younger than two years old?
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Topomax
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Valproic Acid
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Phenytoin
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Phenobarbital
Pregunta 23
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Which of the following drugs has an important adverse effect that is similar to that of Zonisamide, along with dose-related cognitive effects?
Respuesta
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Valproic acid
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Topomax
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Phenobarbital
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Carbamazepine
Pregunta 24
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Which of the following drugs has a side effect of aplastic anemia and acute hepatic failure and therefore is rarely used?
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Peramanel
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Felbamate
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Topomax
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Ethosuximide
Pregunta 25
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Which of the following has risk of causing neuropsychiatric events such as aggression, anger, irritability, agitation, and mental status changes?
Respuesta
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Perampanel
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Felbamate
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Pregabalin
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Ezogabine
Pregunta 26
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding Ramelteon?
Respuesta
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It is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic
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It is selective for MT1 and MT2 receptors
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Has has higher risk for addiction
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It is less efficacious than benzodiazepines as a hypnotic
Pregunta 27
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Which of the following is a characteristic of tolerance?
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Exposure to a drug induces changes that result in decrease of the drug's effects over time
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Manifests by a specific withdrawal syndrome
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Compulsive use
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Produced by abrupt cessation
Pregunta 28
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Which of the following could give a patient, who is allergic to sulfa drugs, a reaction?
Respuesta
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Zonisamide
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Ezogabine
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Tigabatrin
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Gabapentin
Pregunta 29
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding dexmedetomidine?
Pregunta 30
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What is the difference between dalfampridine and Dimethyl Fumarate when treating MS?
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Dalfampridine is a DMT and Dimethyl Fufurate is for symptom management
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Dalfampridine is for symptom management and Dimethyl Fufurate is a DMT
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Dalfampridine is an anti-inflammatory and Dimethyl Fufurate is a DMT
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There is no difference
Pregunta 31
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Which of the following does NOT cause cognitive effects?
Respuesta
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Primidone
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Phenobarbital
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Topomax
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Valproic acid
Pregunta 32
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Which of the following is NOT excreted renally/ requires adjustment in patients with renal dysfunction?
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Gabapentin/Pregabalin
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Levetiracetam
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Valproic acid
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Topiramate
Pregunta 33
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Which of the following does NOT have a GI side effect?
Respuesta
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Ethosuximide
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Valproic acid
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Perampanel
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Lacosomide
Pregunta 34
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Ethosuximide and Perampanel have behavioral side effects
Pregunta 35
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Which of the following mechanisms is correct for amphetamines?
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Selectively inhibits the reuptake of NE
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They are taken up into the cell and interfere with vesicular monoamine transporter, depleting stores and stimulating release of these NT
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Selectively inhibit reuptake of DA
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Mechanism is unknown
Pregunta 36
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What is the clinical use for amphetamines?
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ADHD
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Narcolepsy
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Obesity
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All of the above
Pregunta 37
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Which of the following is NOT a side effect of amphetamines?
Pregunta 38
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Methohexital can cause the following EXCEPT
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Hypotension
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Porphyria
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Respiratory depression
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Bronchospams
Pregunta 39
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Which of the following is a side effect of propofol?
Pregunta 40
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Which of the following is a side effect of Etomidate?
Respuesta
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Electrolyte imbalance
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Hypertension
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Tachycardia
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Anti-emetic activity
Pregunta 41
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Which of the following is NOT a side effect of Ketamine?
Pregunta 42
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Drugs such as Benztropine, Oxybutynin, Antivert, and Tolterodine add synergistic effects to oral CheI
Pregunta 43
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Which of the following best describes the mechanism of oral ChEI?
Pregunta 44
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ChEI are used for symptomatic improvements of dementia, not slow the progression of the disease
Pregunta 45
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ChEI are used for moderate to severe dementia
Pregunta 46
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Which of the following is NOT a side effect of ChEI?
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GI
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Tachycardia
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Urinary obstruction
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Asthma
Pregunta 47
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding Memantine?
Respuesta
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Prevents futher neurodegeneration caused by excitotoxic reactions by blocking NMDA receptors
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Used for moderate to severe Alzheimers
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May need dose adjustment in older patients due to renal excretion
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GI is the most common side effect
Pregunta 48
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Which of the following statements is FALSE?
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ChEI, such as Neostigmine and Pyridostimine, can be used as reversal agents for non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers
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Succinylcholine requires a reversal agent due to its onset of action
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Naltrexone can reverse the effects of opioids
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None of the above
Pregunta 49
Pregunta
Which of the following is NOT true regarding ethanol?
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It enhances GABA-mediated inhibition and blocks NMDA receptors
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90-95% is metabolized in the liver into acetic acid
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Can cause euphoric effects a low-moderate doses
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Acute effects, such as increased risk for cancer occurs
Pregunta 50
Pregunta
Which of the following is NOT used for treatment of ethanol toxicity?
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Disulfram, to inhibit aldehyde dehydrogenase
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Naltrexone, which acts as opiate antagonist to produce positive effects in alcohol
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Acamprosate, which acts as a weak glutamate antagonist
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Fomepizole, a competitive inhibitor of alcohol dehydrogenase
Pregunta 51
Pregunta
Which of the following is NOT used as treatment for methanol toxicity?
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Ethanol, since it has a higher affinity for alcohol dehydrogenase
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Fomepizole, a competitive inhibitor of alcohol dehydrogenase
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Benzodiazepines, for withdrawal symptoms
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Alkalinization with sodium bicarbonate to avoid metabolic acidosis
Pregunta 52
Pregunta
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of use of fomepizole in treatment of methanol toxicity?
Pregunta 53
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Which of the following is NOT a side effect of use of ethanol to treat methanol toxicity?
Respuesta
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Pancreatitis
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Hypoglycemia
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Mental status change
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Eosinophilia
Pregunta 54
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Pregunta 55
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Which of the following is a side effect of atomoxetine (Strattera)
Respuesta
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Suicidal ideation
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Increased appetite
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Hypotension
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Headache
Pregunta 56
Pregunta
Which of the following is true regarding malignant hyperthermia?
Respuesta
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Caused by increase release of Ca2+ from the sarcoplasmic reticulum
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Worsens with use of Dantrolene
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Treated with Desflurane
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Does not have a genetic disposition
Pregunta 57
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Which of the following is true regarding Chantix?
Respuesta
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It is a nicotine-based therapy
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It is a partial agonist and antagonist, to cause partial stimulation and suppress withdrawal
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It is started the same day patient quits smoking
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More effective as monotherapy than in combination with other nicotine0based therapies
Pregunta 58
Pregunta
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of Chantix?
Pregunta 59
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Which of the following is NOT possible side effect of Pancurinium?
Pregunta 60
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Choose the Antispasm centrally-acting muscle relaxants
Respuesta
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Diazepam
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Baclofen
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Tizanidine
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Carisoprodol (SOMA)
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Chlorzoxazone
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Cyclobenzaprine
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Metaxalone
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Methocarbamol
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Orphenadrine
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Dantrolene
Pregunta 61
Pregunta
Choose ALL of the following Antispasm drugs that have anticholinergic side effects
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Carisoprodol
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Chlorzoxazone
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Cyclobenzaprine
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Metaxalone
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Methocarbaol
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Orphenadrine
Pregunta 62
Pregunta
Which of the following is true in regards to Levodopa and its use?
Respuesta
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It can cross the BBB, which is not true about DA
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Should be taken with food
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No development of tolerance
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These are all true
Pregunta 63
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Which of the following extrapyramidal symptoms is NOT reversible?
Respuesta
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Tardive dyskinesia
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Dystonias
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Parkinson-like symptoms
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Akathisia
Pregunta 64
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Which of the following is NOT used for management of EPS?
Pregunta 65
Pregunta
Which of the following is an anticholinergic side effect?
Respuesta
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Bradycardia
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Wakefulness
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Salivation
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Urinary retention
Pregunta 66
Pregunta
Atypical antipsychotics have anticholinergic side effects
Pregunta 67
Pregunta
Which of the following is a side effect of TCA?
Respuesta
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Orthostatic hypotension
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Bradycardia
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Wakefulness
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Diarrhea
Pregunta 68
Pregunta
Which of the following is NOT true regarding Antipsychotics and their side effects?
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Atypical agents cause weight gain more, except for aripirazole.
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Typical agents cause more prolactin elevation and EPS/TD, except paliperidone and risperidone (Atypical agents)
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QTc prolongation is seen with the use of chlorpromazine (typical AP)
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Risk of sedation, Anticholinergic side effects, and Orthostatic Hypotension is low with aripiprazole (atypical AP)
Pregunta 69
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Atypical antipsychotics cause less TD
Pregunta 70
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Which of the following is NOT a side effect of Parkinson's drugs
Respuesta
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Orthostatic hypotension
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Hallucinations
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Dyskinesia
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Anxiety
Pregunta 71
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Which of the following is the correct reasoning for giving Carbidopa with Levodopa?
Respuesta
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To inhibit the conversion of Levodopa into DA in the periphery, thus allowing levodopa to cross the BBB
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So that carbidopa crosses the BBB and prevents breakdown in the CNS
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Inhibit MAO-B to prevent breakdown of DA
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To inhibit COMT and thus prevent breakdown of DA
Pregunta 72
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Which of the following is correct regarding the On-Off phenomenon?
Respuesta
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It occurs at the very first administration of levodopa
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"On" periods occur as levodopa levels decline
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"Off" periods occur shortly after bolus of Levodopa is given
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Described as fluctuations of rigidity and normal/dyskinetic movements
Pregunta 73
Pregunta
Which of the following is a side effect of lithium?
Pregunta 74
Pregunta
Rasagiline forms toxic metabolites, whereas Selegiline does not
Pregunta 75
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Choose ALL of the following that cause weight gain
Respuesta
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SNRI
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SSRI
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Wellbutrin
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TCA
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Mirtazepine
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Vortioxetine
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MAOIs
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Levomilnacipram
Pregunta 76
Pregunta
Which of the following is a side effect of serotonin agonists?
Pregunta 77
Pregunta
Which of the following is a side effect of serotonin antagonists?
Respuesta
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Sexual dysfunction
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Serotonin syndrome
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Suicidal ideation
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QT interval prolongation
Pregunta 78
Pregunta
Which of the following is true regarding Vilazodone?
Respuesta
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Should be avoided with food
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Has antagonistic activity at the 5-HT3 receptor
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It is a partial agonist at 5-HT1A receptor, which speeds up the onset of action and possibly augments the anxiolytic effects
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Superior to other antidepressants
Pregunta 79
Pregunta
Which of the following is true regarding Vortioxetine?
Respuesta
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Efficacy is seen at higher doses
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Has an advantage over other antidepressants
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It has anti-emetic effects due to antagonistic activity at the 5-HT3 receptor
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It causes weight gain
Pregunta 80
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Parkinson's drugs typically cause hallucinations
Pregunta 81
Pregunta
Which of the following causes psychosis?
Pregunta 82
Pregunta
Which of the following is a difference between SSRIs and SNRIs?
Respuesta
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SSRIs cause weight gain, whereas SNRIs can cause decrease in appetite
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SSRIs cause increase in blood pressure and heart rate
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SNRIs cause urinary retention
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SNRIs cause dose-related GI symptoms that resolve after 2 weeks
Pregunta 83
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Which of the following does NOT cause serotonin syndrome?
Respuesta
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Serotonin antagonists
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SSRIs
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Vilazodone
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Dextromethorphan
Pregunta 84
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Which of the following best describes serotonin syndrome?
Respuesta
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Fluctuations in motor function with periods of stiffness/rigidity and periods of normal or dyskinetic movements
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It occurs when there is an overdose with a single drug, or concurrent use of several drugs that results in excess serotonergic activity
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Includes side effects such as dizziness, nausea, weakness, HA, anxiety, irritability, and insomnia
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Includes side effects such as hypothermia, hypotension, bradycardia, and dyskinesia
Pregunta 85
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Which of the following drugs inhibits reuptake of 5-HT and NE?
Respuesta
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Escitalopram
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Desipramine
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Levodopa
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Sumatriptan
Pregunta 86
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Which of the following drugs inhibits reuptake of ONLY 5-HT?
Respuesta
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Nortriptyline
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Duloxetine
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Paroxetine
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Selegiline
Pregunta 87
Pregunta
Which of the following drugs is used to treat migraine by stimulating 5-HT1D receptors, causing cranial vasoconstriction?
Pregunta 88
Pregunta
Which of the following drugs acts as an anti-emetic by antagonizing 5-HT3 receptors?
Respuesta
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Vortioxetine
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Vilazodone
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Palonosetron
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Duloxetine
Pregunta 89
Pregunta
Which of the following drugs is a partial agonist at 5-HT1A receptor, which speeds up the onset of action and possibly augments the anxiolytic effects?
Respuesta
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Vilazodone
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Vortioxetine
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Paroxetine
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Trazodone
Pregunta 90
Pregunta
Which of the following drugs has 5-HT1A agonistic activity and 5-HT3 antagonistic activity?
Respuesta
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Vortioxetine
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Paroxetine
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Fluoxetine
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Granisetron
Pregunta 91
Pregunta
Typical antipsychotics, such as Chlorpromazine, are more potent in inhibiting 5-HT2 receptors than D2 receptors
Pregunta 92
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Atypical antipsychotics, such as Clozapine, are more potent in inhibiting 5-HT2 receptors than D2 receptors
Pregunta 93
Pregunta
Which of the following drugs is NOT used to inhibit the breakdown of L-DOPA or DA?
Respuesta
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Carbidopa
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Selegiline
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Tolcapone
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Levommilnacipran
Pregunta 94
Pregunta
Which of the following drugs is NOT an SNRI?
Respuesta
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Venlafaxine
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Milnacipran
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Duloxetine
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Fluoxetine
Pregunta 95
Pregunta
Which of the following drugs is NOT an SSRI?
Respuesta
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Sertraline
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Citalopram
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Paroxetine
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Vortioxetine
Pregunta 96
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Which of the following does NOT have anticholinergic side effects?
Respuesta
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TCA
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Diphenydramine
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Benztropine
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Alosetron
Pregunta 97
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Which of the following is more commonly seen with typical antipsychotics?
Respuesta
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QTc prolongation
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EPS/TD
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Weight gain
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Sedation
Pregunta 98
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Which of the following is NOT typically seen with use of atypical antiopsychotics (except for paliperidone and risperidone)
Respuesta
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Weight gain
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Prolactin elevation
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Sedation
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Orthostatic hypotension
Pregunta 99
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Clozapine is seen to having the following effects, except for
Respuesta
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Sedation
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Anticholinergic effects
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Orthostatic hypotension
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Prolactin elevation
Pregunta 100
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Which of the following classes of antidepressants can cause suicidal ideation?
Pregunta 101
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Which of the following antidepressants causes increase in blood pressure and heart rate?
Respuesta
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TCA
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SsRI
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SSRI-related
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SNRI
Pregunta 102
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Which of the following antidepressants does NOT cause discontinuation syndrome?
Respuesta
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SSRI
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SSRI-related
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SNRI
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TCA