A major difference between opioid and nonopioid angalgesics:
their potential for addiction.
there is no difference:
their effect on the blood pressure.
their effect on the heart.
A symptom of long-term opioid use or abuse is:
dilated pupils.
agitation.
diarrhea.
constricted pupils.
Codeine is the opioid most often used in:
IV pain relief.
preoperative medication.
postoperative medication.
cough preparations.
A medication that is effective when administered in a transdermal patch is:
codeine.
morphine.
fentanyl.
meperidine.
An example of non-narcotic analgesic is:
oxycodone.
acetaminophen.
An agent often used in the treatment of tonic-clonic seizure is:
phenytoin.
methylphenidate.
levodopa.
cocaine.
An absence attack is another name for:
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.
An agent that is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease is:
phenobarbital.
diazepam.
Which agent may be used to treat an overdose of morphine?
naloxone.
nadolol
Which of the following is not used to treat attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder?
dextroamphentamine.
ethotoin.
atomoxetine.
What property does buspirone have the makes it useful in older patients
More sedating.
Less sedating.
Antiparkinsonian effect.
Antipsychotic.
Which drug would not be expected to interact with lithium?
hydrochlorothiazide.
ibuprofen.
penicillin.
enalapril.
Serotonin level may be increased by which drug:
nortriptyline.
amitriptyline.
citalopram.
An antidepressant that is used in smoking cessation therapy is:
buspirone.
bupropion.
sertraline.
An anticonvulsant that is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders is:
gabapentin.
buspirone
fluoxetine.
doxepin.
When treating an older patient with a sedative, the dose may need to be:
higher.
lower.
unchanged.
combined with another drug.
Lithium is prescribed to treat:
schizophrenia.
chronic depressive disorders.
hyperactivity in children.
bipolar disorders.
Parkinsonism has been observed as a side effect of:
chlorpromazine.
Which tranquilizer is also effective as a muscle relaxant?
hypertension.
hypotension.
hypersalivation.
