Question 1
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A major difference between opioid and nonopioid angalgesics:
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their potential for addiction.
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there is no difference:
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their effect on the blood pressure.
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their effect on the heart.
Question 2
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A symptom of long-term opioid use or abuse is:
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dilated pupils.
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agitation.
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diarrhea.
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constricted pupils.
Question 3
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Codeine is the opioid most often used in:
Question 4
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A medication that is effective when administered in a transdermal patch is:
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codeine.
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morphine.
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fentanyl.
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meperidine.
Question 5
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An example of non-narcotic analgesic is:
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codeine.
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oxycodone.
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morphine.
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acetaminophen.
Question 6
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An agent often used in the treatment of tonic-clonic seizure is:
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phenytoin.
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methylphenidate.
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levodopa.
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cocaine.
Question 7
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An absence attack is another name for:
Question 8
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An agent that is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease is:
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phenobarbital.
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phenytoin.
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diazepam.
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levodopa.
Question 9
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Which agent may be used to treat an overdose of morphine?
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naloxone.
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nadolol
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codeine.
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meperidine.
Question 10
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Which of the following is not used to treat attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder?
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methylphenidate.
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dextroamphentamine.
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ethotoin.
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atomoxetine.
Question 11
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What property does buspirone have the makes it useful in older patients
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More sedating.
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Less sedating.
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Antiparkinsonian effect.
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Antipsychotic.
Question 12
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Which drug would not be expected to interact with lithium?
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hydrochlorothiazide.
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ibuprofen.
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penicillin.
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enalapril.
Question 13
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Serotonin level may be increased by which drug:
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nortriptyline.
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amitriptyline.
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phenobarbital.
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citalopram.
Question 14
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An antidepressant that is used in smoking cessation therapy is:
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buspirone.
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bupropion.
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nortriptyline.
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sertraline.
Question 15
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An anticonvulsant that is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders is:
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gabapentin.
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buspirone
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fluoxetine.
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doxepin.
Question 16
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When treating an older patient with a sedative, the dose may need to be:
Question 17
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Lithium is prescribed to treat:
Question 18
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Parkinsonism has been observed as a side effect of:
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diazepam.
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buspirone.
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bupropion.
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chlorpromazine.
Question 19
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Which tranquilizer is also effective as a muscle relaxant?
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hypertension.
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hypotension.
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hypersalivation.
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diarrhea.