Adrenergic blockers

Question 1 (1 point)

Adrenergic blockers are those medications that block the action of the sympathetic nervous system and are commonly called:

anticonvulsants

tricyclic antidepressant

beta-blockers

cardiac glycosides

Question 2 (1 point)

Side effects of phenytoin include:

gingival hyperplasia

difficulty breathing

insomnia

fruity-smelling urine

Question 3 (1 point)

Which of the following medication classes may result in dry eyes

cholinergic medications

beta Blockers

Anticholinergic medications

beta agonists

Question 4 (1 point)

Which of the following medications is NOT used for Alzheimer’s disease?

donepezil

tacrine

rivastigmine

pramipexole

Question 5 (1 point)

The side effects of rivastigmine include all of the following EXCEPT:

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

dizziness

seizures

bradycardia, hypotension

Question 6 (1 point)

Which anticonvulsants can be used to treat bipolar disorders?

phenytoin and ethosuximide

clonazepam and Klonopin

divalproex and valproic acid

Focalin and Concerta

Question 7 (1 point)

Which of the following metered dose inhalers would be most appropriate for an acute attack of asthma that requires immediate attention?

Ventolin HFA

Serevent Diskus

Pulmicort

All of the above agents are appropriate for an acute attack

Question 8 (1 point)

Epinephrine may produce all of the following effects EXCEPT:

Hyperglycemia

Increased blood pressure

Decrease in heart rate

Increased respiratory rate

Question 9 (1 point)

Which of the following medications has a boxed warning about cardiotoxic conditions following rapid infusion?

Neurontin

Lamictal

Klonopin

Cerebyx

Question 10 (1 point)

A beta blocker could be used for which of the following conditions?

constipation

hypertension

diarrhea

diabetes

Question 11 (1 point)

Which of the following side effects would be seen in a patient who is taking an anticholinergic medication?

muscle cramps, drooling, and rapid eye movement

drowsiness, dry mouth, and constipation

infection, bronchospasm, and red urine

back pain, sweating, and diarrhea

Question 12 (1 point)

Which is NOT an action of cholinergic drugs?

Lowered intraocular pressure

Reduce salivation

Bladder contraction

Increased peristalsis

Question 13 (1 point)

Celexa is often confused with Cerebyx and Celebrex. Caution must be used in dispensing; Celexa is used to treat depression

hypertension

insomnia

diabetes mellitus

anticonvulsant

Question 14 (1 point)

Which conditions might a beta blocker be useful in?

GERD and schizophrenia

beri beri and dermatitis

hypertension and migraine prevention

HIV and pneumonia

Question 15 (1 point)

Which conditions might gabapentin be useful in?

seizures and migraines

migraines and influenza

bipolar disorder and urinary retention

seizures and night blindness

Question 16 (1 point)

Once levodopa crosses the blood-brain barrier it is converted to

dopamine

serotonin

acetylcholine

epinephrine

Question 17 (1 point)

When carbidopa and levodopa are given concomitantly:

There is an increase in toxic side effects

Patients have a worse outcome

The medication has to be given more frequently

Levodopa blood levels are increased

Question 18 (1 point)

Which of the following medications is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disorder?

fluoxetine

levodopa/carbidopa

olanzapine

sertraline

Question 19 (1 point)

Which of the following medications is NOT used for migraine prevention?

propranolol

sumatriptan

citalopram

topiramate

Question 20 (1 point)

Which of the following medications has a boxed warning about fatal rashes?

Cereby

Klonopin

Neurontin

Lamictal

Question 21 (1 point)

Sinemet is a combination of which of the following medications

carbamazepine and levodopa

carbidopa and levodopa

bromocriptine and gabapentin

phenytoin and gabapentin

Question 22 (1 point)

Which anticonvulsant is a controlled substance?

carbamazepine

phenytoin

gabapentin

phenobarbital

Question 23 (1 point)

Which of the following is a benzodiazepine?

zolpidem

diazepam

secobarbital

melatonin

Question 24 (1 point)

Propranolol is used in the treatment of all of the following diseases EXCEPT:

Hypertension

Arrhythmias

Migraine headache prevention

Bronchial asthma