Questão 1
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a general mechanism utilized to treat epilepsy?
Responda
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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
Questão 2
Questão
How does antagonizing glutamate receptors help in treating epilepsy?
Responda
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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
Questão 3
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of benzodiazepines?
Responda
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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
Questão 4
Questão
Which of the following is correct regarding Z compounds?
Responda
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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
Questão 5
Questão
Choose the broad spectrum AED
Responda
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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
Questão 6
Questão
Benzodiazepines can be used for long-term use as an anticonvulsant
Questão 7
Questão
Which of the following is the safest to use during pregnancy?
Responda
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Topiramate
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Phenobarbital
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Valproic acid
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Levetiracetam
Questão 8
Questão
Which of the following drugs are preferred for status epilepticus?
Responda
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Diazepam
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Lorazapam
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Phenobarbital
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Clobazam
Questão 9
Questão
Diazepam can be given IM
Questão 10
Questão
Which of the followings is NOT a side effect of phenytoin?
Responda
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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
Questão 11
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of carbamezapine
Questão 12
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of eslicarbazepine acetate?
Responda
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Hyponatremia
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Vomiting
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Eosinophilia
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Renal calculi
Questão 13
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of Lamotrigine?
Responda
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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
Questão 14
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of lacosamide?
Responda
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Euphoria
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Diplopia
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Dizziness
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Skin rash
Questão 15
Questão
Zonisamide can cause renal calculi
Questão 16
Questão
Which of the following can cause suicidality?
Responda
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Zonisamide
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Rufinamide
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Levetiracetam
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Vigabatrin
Questão 17
Questão
Which of the following causes behavioral changes and extrapyramidal reactions?
Responda
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Lamotrigine
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Ethosuximide
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Vigabatrin
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Rufinamide
Questão 18
Questão
Which of the following can cause significant cognitive impairment?
Responda
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Phenobarbital
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Phenytoin
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Lamotrigine
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Felbamate
Questão 19
Questão
Which of the following has an effect on though processes and level of consciousness?
Responda
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Vigabatrin
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Tiagabine
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Benzodiazepines
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Carbamezapine
Questão 20
Questão
Which of the following AED causes retinal dysfunction?
Responda
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Vigabatrin
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Tiagabine
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Gabapentin
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Pregabalin
Questão 21
Questão
Keppra has more milder CNS effects than Gabapentin.
Questão 22
Questão
Which of the following drugs has a risk of causing GI effects and liver toxicity in patients younger than two years old?
Responda
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Topomax
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Valproic Acid
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Phenytoin
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Phenobarbital
Questão 23
Questão
Which of the following drugs has an important adverse effect that is similar to that of Zonisamide, along with dose-related cognitive effects?
Responda
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Valproic acid
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Topomax
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Phenobarbital
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Carbamazepine
Questão 24
Questão
Which of the following drugs has a side effect of aplastic anemia and acute hepatic failure and therefore is rarely used?
Responda
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Peramanel
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Felbamate
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Topomax
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Ethosuximide
Questão 25
Questão
Which of the following has risk of causing neuropsychiatric events such as aggression, anger, irritability, agitation, and mental status changes?
Responda
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Perampanel
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Felbamate
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Pregabalin
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Ezogabine
Questão 26
Questão
Which of the following is NOT true regarding Ramelteon?
Responda
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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
Questão 27
Questão
Which of the following is a characteristic of tolerance?
Responda
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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
Questão 28
Questão
Which of the following could give a patient, who is allergic to sulfa drugs, a reaction?
Responda
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Zonisamide
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Ezogabine
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Tigabatrin
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Gabapentin
Questão 29
Questão
Which of the following is NOT true regarding dexmedetomidine?
Questão 30
Questão
What is the difference between dalfampridine and Dimethyl Fumarate when treating MS?
Responda
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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
Questão 31
Questão
Which of the following does NOT cause cognitive effects?
Responda
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Primidone
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Phenobarbital
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Topomax
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Valproic acid
Questão 32
Questão
Which of the following is NOT excreted renally/ requires adjustment in patients with renal dysfunction?
Responda
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Gabapentin/Pregabalin
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Levetiracetam
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Valproic acid
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Topiramate
Questão 33
Questão
Which of the following does NOT have a GI side effect?
Responda
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Ethosuximide
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Valproic acid
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Perampanel
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Lacosomide
Questão 34
Questão
Ethosuximide and Perampanel have behavioral side effects
Questão 35
Questão
Which of the following mechanisms is correct for amphetamines?
Responda
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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
Questão 36
Questão
What is the clinical use for amphetamines?
Responda
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ADHD
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Narcolepsy
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Obesity
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All of the above
Questão 37
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of amphetamines?
Questão 38
Questão
Methohexital can cause the following EXCEPT
Responda
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Hypotension
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Porphyria
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Respiratory depression
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Bronchospams
Questão 39
Questão
Which of the following is a side effect of propofol?
Questão 40
Questão
Which of the following is a side effect of Etomidate?
Responda
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Electrolyte imbalance
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Hypertension
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Tachycardia
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Anti-emetic activity
Questão 41
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of Ketamine?
Questão 42
Questão
Drugs such as Benztropine, Oxybutynin, Antivert, and Tolterodine add synergistic effects to oral CheI
Questão 43
Questão
Which of the following best describes the mechanism of oral ChEI?
Questão 44
Questão
ChEI are used for symptomatic improvements of dementia, not slow the progression of the disease
Questão 45
Questão
ChEI are used for moderate to severe dementia
Questão 46
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of ChEI?
Responda
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GI
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Tachycardia
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Urinary obstruction
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Asthma
Questão 47
Questão
Which of the following is NOT true regarding Memantine?
Responda
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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
Questão 48
Questão
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Responda
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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
Questão 49
Questão
Which of the following is NOT true regarding ethanol?
Responda
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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
Questão 50
Questão
Which of the following is NOT used for treatment of ethanol toxicity?
Responda
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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
Questão 51
Questão
Which of the following is NOT used as treatment for methanol toxicity?
Responda
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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
Questão 52
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of use of fomepizole in treatment of methanol toxicity?
Questão 53
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of use of ethanol to treat methanol toxicity?
Responda
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Pancreatitis
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Hypoglycemia
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Mental status change
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Eosinophilia
Questão 54
Questão
Which of the following is NOT true regarding Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Questão 55
Questão
Which of the following is a side effect of atomoxetine (Strattera)
Responda
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Suicidal ideation
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Increased appetite
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Hypotension
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Headache
Questão 56
Questão
Which of the following is true regarding malignant hyperthermia?
Responda
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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
Questão 57
Questão
Which of the following is true regarding Chantix?
Responda
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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
Questão 58
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of Chantix?
Questão 59
Questão
Which of the following is NOT possible side effect of Pancurinium?
Questão 60
Questão
Choose the Antispasm centrally-acting muscle relaxants
Responda
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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
Questão 61
Questão
Choose ALL of the following Antispasm drugs that have anticholinergic side effects
Responda
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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
Questão 62
Questão
Which of the following is true in regards to Levodopa and its use?
Responda
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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
Questão 63
Questão
Which of the following extrapyramidal symptoms is NOT reversible?
Responda
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Tardive dyskinesia
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Dystonias
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Parkinson-like symptoms
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Akathisia
Questão 64
Questão
Which of the following is NOT used for management of EPS?
Questão 65
Questão
Which of the following is an anticholinergic side effect?
Responda
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Bradycardia
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Wakefulness
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Salivation
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Urinary retention
Questão 66
Questão
Atypical antipsychotics have anticholinergic side effects
Questão 67
Questão
Which of the following is a side effect of TCA?
Responda
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Orthostatic hypotension
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Bradycardia
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Wakefulness
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Diarrhea
Questão 68
Questão
Which of the following is NOT true regarding Antipsychotics and their side effects?
Responda
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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)
Questão 69
Questão
Atypical antipsychotics cause less TD
Questão 70
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of Parkinson's drugs
Responda
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Orthostatic hypotension
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Hallucinations
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Dyskinesia
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Anxiety
Questão 71
Questão
Which of the following is the correct reasoning for giving Carbidopa with Levodopa?
Responda
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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
Questão 72
Questão
Which of the following is correct regarding the On-Off phenomenon?
Responda
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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
Questão 73
Questão
Which of the following is a side effect of lithium?
Questão 74
Questão
Rasagiline forms toxic metabolites, whereas Selegiline does not
Questão 75
Questão
Choose ALL of the following that cause weight gain
Responda
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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
Questão 76
Questão
Which of the following is a side effect of serotonin agonists?
Questão 77
Questão
Which of the following is a side effect of serotonin antagonists?
Responda
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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
Questão 78
Questão
Which of the following is true regarding Vilazodone?
Responda
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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
Questão 79
Questão
Which of the following is true regarding Vortioxetine?
Responda
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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
Questão 80
Questão
Parkinson's drugs typically cause hallucinations
Questão 81
Questão
Which of the following causes psychosis?
Questão 82
Questão
Which of the following is a difference between SSRIs and SNRIs?
Responda
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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
Questão 83
Questão
Which of the following does NOT cause serotonin syndrome?
Responda
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Serotonin antagonists
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SSRIs
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Vilazodone
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Dextromethorphan
Questão 84
Questão
Which of the following best describes serotonin syndrome?
Responda
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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
Questão 85
Questão
Which of the following drugs inhibits reuptake of 5-HT and NE?
Responda
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Escitalopram
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Desipramine
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Levodopa
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Sumatriptan
Questão 86
Questão
Which of the following drugs inhibits reuptake of ONLY 5-HT?
Responda
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Nortriptyline
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Duloxetine
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Paroxetine
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Selegiline
Questão 87
Questão
Which of the following drugs is used to treat migraine by stimulating 5-HT1D receptors, causing cranial vasoconstriction?
Questão 88
Questão
Which of the following drugs acts as an anti-emetic by antagonizing 5-HT3 receptors?
Responda
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Vortioxetine
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Vilazodone
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Palonosetron
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Duloxetine
Questão 89
Questão
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?
Responda
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Vilazodone
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Vortioxetine
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Paroxetine
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Trazodone
Questão 90
Questão
Which of the following drugs has 5-HT1A agonistic activity and 5-HT3 antagonistic activity?
Responda
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Vortioxetine
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Paroxetine
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Fluoxetine
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Granisetron
Questão 91
Questão
Typical antipsychotics, such as Chlorpromazine, are more potent in inhibiting 5-HT2 receptors than D2 receptors
Questão 92
Questão
Atypical antipsychotics, such as Clozapine, are more potent in inhibiting 5-HT2 receptors than D2 receptors
Questão 93
Questão
Which of the following drugs is NOT used to inhibit the breakdown of L-DOPA or DA?
Responda
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Carbidopa
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Selegiline
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Tolcapone
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Levommilnacipran
Questão 94
Questão
Which of the following drugs is NOT an SNRI?
Responda
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Venlafaxine
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Milnacipran
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Duloxetine
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Fluoxetine
Questão 95
Questão
Which of the following drugs is NOT an SSRI?
Responda
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Sertraline
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Citalopram
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Paroxetine
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Vortioxetine
Questão 96
Questão
Which of the following does NOT have anticholinergic side effects?
Responda
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TCA
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Diphenydramine
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Benztropine
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Alosetron
Questão 97
Questão
Which of the following is more commonly seen with typical antipsychotics?
Responda
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QTc prolongation
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EPS/TD
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Weight gain
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Sedation
Questão 98
Questão
Which of the following is NOT typically seen with use of atypical antiopsychotics (except for paliperidone and risperidone)
Responda
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Weight gain
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Prolactin elevation
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Sedation
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Orthostatic hypotension
Questão 99
Questão
Clozapine is seen to having the following effects, except for
Responda
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Sedation
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Anticholinergic effects
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Orthostatic hypotension
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Prolactin elevation
Questão 100
Questão
Which of the following classes of antidepressants can cause suicidal ideation?
Questão 101
Questão
Which of the following antidepressants causes increase in blood pressure and heart rate?
Responda
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TCA
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SsRI
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SSRI-related
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SNRI
Questão 102
Questão
Which of the following antidepressants does NOT cause discontinuation syndrome?
Responda
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SSRI
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SSRI-related
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SNRI
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TCA