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Insulin is given in |
Units |
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T OR F:
Type II Diabetes Mellitus is also known as Juvenile Diabetes. |
FALSE |
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T OR F:
The therapeutic effect of long-acting insulin lasts 24 hours |
TRUE
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T OR F:
Regular insulin is also known as rapid-acting insulin. |
TRUE
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T OR F:
Insulin transports glucose into the cell. |
TRUE |
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Categories of oral anti-diabetic drugs
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Sulfonylurea Drugs
Biguanide Drugs Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor Drugs |
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Not a category of oral antidiabetic drugs
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Corticosteroid Drugs
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Beef and Beef/Pork insulin is no longer available in the U.S. due to it being linked to ___________ in humans.
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Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease
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Type I Diabetes Mellitus occurs:
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When the pancreas does not produce any insulin
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When the blood glucose level is high the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas secret
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Insulin
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The combination insulin drug Humulin 70/30 is
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70% intermediate lasting insulin, 30% rapid acting
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T OR F:
Insulin can be given orally or subcutaneously |
FALSE |
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T OR F:
Sulfonylurea oral antidiabetic drugs are structurally derived from anti-infective sulfonamide drugs, but do not have any anti-infective action |
TRUE |
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Byetta is a synthetic version of a protein found in the saliva of a
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Gila monster
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Which of the following types of insulin is derived from pig pancreas
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Regular Iletin II
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Protamine was added to animal insulin by Hans Christian Hagedorn to prolong the therapeutic effect of insulin. It was taken from
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Semen of River Trout
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Which category of oral antidiabetic drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus was first approved to treat an elevated level of cholesterol in the blood
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Bile Acid Sequestrant Antidiabetic Drugs
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The first drug ever created using Recombinant DNA technology was
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Humulin Insulin
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Insulin is always injected by what route
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Subcutaneous
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Rapid acting insulin
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Novolin R and Humulin R
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Long-Acting Insulin
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Levemur and Lantus
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Intermediate-Acting insulin
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Humulin N and Novolin N
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Sulfonylurea Oral Antidiabetic drug
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Amaryl and Glucotrol
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Thiazolidinedione Oral Antidiabetic drugs
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Actos and Avandia
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Meglitinide Oral Antidiabetic Drug
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Prandin
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Biguanide Oral Antidiabetic Drug
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Glucophage
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Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor Oral Antidiabetic drug
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Farxiga
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Combination Oral Antidiabetic drug
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Avandamet
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Bile Acid Sequestrant Antidiabetic Drug
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WelChol
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what routes can the drug Cerebyx for epilepsy be given?
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IM or IV
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what routes can the drug Dilantin be given?
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oral or IV
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can Dilantin ever be given IM?
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no
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does Dilantin stop someone from seizing?
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no
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what can happen if Dilantin is given too fast?
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hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias
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what is the loading dose of Dilantin?
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15 mg/kg (about a gram)
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what is Dilantin a poster child for?
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drug shortages
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what do you have to remember when giving Dilantin?
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cannot give too fast because of the solvent
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what Benzo is usually given for seizures?
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Ativan (Lorazepam)
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what kinds of receptors are affected by Benzos?
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memory, emotion, muscles
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is Ativan used long term?
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nope
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what can you give at the same time as Ativan?
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Phenetoyn
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what is the drug of choice for febrile seizures?
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Barbiturate drugs (Phenobarbital)
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how can Phenobarbital be given?
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IV or IM
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what is an example of an anticonvulsant drug related to GABA?
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Topiramate, Valproic acid, Depakote
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how often is Depakote taken for seizures?
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one a day
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what are some common anti seizure meds that are not well understood?
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Tegretol and Vimpat
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what are some other anti seizure meds that are chemically unrelated to other anticonvulsant drugs?
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Lamictal, Keppra, Trileptal, Mysoline
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what does the choice of drug therapy depend on?
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patient's clinical symptoms and EEG test
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what do you do if the drug level is sub therapeutic?
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increase the drug dose
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what do you do if the drug level is therapeutic?
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give a prescription of a different anticonvulsant drug
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what are four common types of seizures?
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tonic clonic, petit mal, psychomotor, focal motor
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what characterizes a tonic clonic/grand mal seizure?
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unconsciousness, excessive motor activity, tongue biting, tonic clonic movements
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what are drugs for tonic clonic seizures?
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Tegretol, Cerebyx, Lamictal, Keppra, Dilantin, Luminal, Mysoline, Topamax
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what characterizes petit mal seizures?
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impaired consciousness, vacant staring, repetitive blinking, facial tics
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what are drugs for petit mal seizures?
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Valproic acid
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what characterizes a complex partial seizure?
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LOC, involuntary contractions of one or more muscle groups (lip smacking, fumbling, have an aura before)
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what are some drugs for complex partial seizures?
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Tegretol, Tranxene, Neurontin, Lamictal, Keppra, Topamax, Depakene/Depakote
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what are some drugs for focal motor seizures?
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Neurontin, Lamictal, Keppra, Trileptal, Luminal
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is status epilepticus a medical emergency?
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yes
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what is status epilepticus?
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state of prolonged seizure activity, frequently repeated individual seizures
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what drugs are given for status epilepticus?
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Diazepam (Diastat) and Cerebyx, Ativan, Pentobarbital
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what are the loading doses for Cerebyx and Ativan?
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Cerebyx– 15–20 mg; Ativan 2–4 mg IV push
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what kinds of drugs are given for Alzheimer's disease?
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Cholinesterase– breaks down acetylcholine
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what drug names are given for Alzheimer's disease?
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Aricept, Razadyne, Exelon, Cognex
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what is the only Alzheimer's drug that comes in a transdermal patch?
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Exelon
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what causes Parkinson's disease?
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an imbalance of dopamine and acetylcholine
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what are some early symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
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muscle rigidity, tremors, slowing of voluntary movements, mask–like facial expression, drooling from facial muscles, resting tremor
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what are drugs for Parkinson's disease divided into?
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drugs that enhance dopamine and those that enhance acetylcholine
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what are the drawbacks of levodopa?
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a large oral dose has to be given because most was converted to dopamine before reaching the brain
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what was found when levodopa was given with carbidopa?
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carbidopa inhibited the enzyme, causing larger doses of dopamine and more levodopa to cross the blood–brain barrier
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what are some Dopamine agonist drugs for Parkinson's disease?
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Symmetry, Apokyn, Parlodel, Mirapex, Requip, Neupro
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what is the action of MAO inhibitors for Parkinson's disease?
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inhibit the enzyme in the brain that destroys Dopamine
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what is the action of anticholinergic drugs for Parkinson's disease?
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inhibit the action of acetylcholine at cholinergic receptors in the brain
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what is an example of COMT inhibitor drug for Parkinson's?
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Entacapone (Comtan)
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what are some combination drugs used for Parkinson's disease?
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Sinemet, contain carbidopa and levodopa
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can any Parkinson's disease drugs "cure" it?
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nope
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what vaccine helps to prevent shingles/postherpetic neualgia?
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Zostavax
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what is a tricyclic antidepressant drug used for restless leg syndrome?
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Amitriptyline
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what two main drugs are used for restless leg syndrome?
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Mirapex, Requip
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is there currently an ideal sleep aid?
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no
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how long are hypnotic/sedative drugs used for to induce sleep?
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7–14 days, but never actually happens
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what is the most frequently prescribed drug we use for sleep?
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Ambien, Also Luniest and Sonata
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what hormone drug is used to regulate the 24 hour wake–sleep cycle?
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melatonin
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what is the main melatonin drug called?
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Rozerem
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what is the safest drug with one of the shortest half lives benzo used for insomnia?
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Restoril
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what drug with a side effect of drowsiness is used for insomnia?
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Trazodone
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should the elderly ever take Benadryl?
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nope
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what are some OTC drugs used for insomnia?
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Diphenhydramine and Doxylamine
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what do combination drugs for insomnia contain?
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an antihistamine and an analgesic
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Dilantin
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hydantoin drug epilepsy
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Klonopin
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benzodiazepine drug epilepsy
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Valium
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benzodiazepine drug epilepsy
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Neurotin
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GABA related anticonvulsant drugs epilepsy
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Topamax
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GABA related anticonvulsant drugs epilepsy
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Depakote
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GABA related anticonvulsant drugs epilepsy
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Tegretol
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other anticonvulsant drugs epilepsy (tonic-clonic/grand mal seizures)
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Keppra
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other anticonvulsant drugs epilepsy (tonic-clonic/grand mal seizures)
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Aricept
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Alzheimer's disease (cholestinerase inhibitor)
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Parlodel
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Parkinson's disease (dopamine agonist)
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Cogentin
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Parkinson's disease (anticholinergic)
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Sinemet
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Parkinson's disease (combination)
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Lunesta
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insomnia (non-barbiturate)
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Ambien
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insomnia (non-barbiturate)
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Ephedrine
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narcolepsy
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Ritalin
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narcolepsy
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CH 16 FLASHCARDS QUIZLET
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CH 16 FLASHCARDS QUIZLET
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alprazolam (Xanax)
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benzodiazepine for anxiety
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diazepam (Valium)
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benzodiazepine for anxiety
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lorazepam (Ativan)
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benzodiazepine for anxiety
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prochlorperazine (Compazine)
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antipsychotic also used to control nausea and vomiting
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clozapine (Clozaril)
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antipsychotic
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olanzapine (Zyprexa)
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antipsycotic
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amitriptyline
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tricyclic antidepressant
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imipramine (Tofranil)
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tricyclic antidepressant
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escitalopram (Lexapro)
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SSRI antidepressant
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fluoxetine (Prozac)
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SSRI antidepressant
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paroxetine (Paxil)
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SSRI antidepressant
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sertraline (Zoloft)
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SSRI antidepressant
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desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
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SNRI antidepressant
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venlafaxine (Effexor)
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SNRI antidepressant
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isocarboxazid (Marplan)
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MAOI antidepressant
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phenelzine (Nardil)
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MAOI antidepressant
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tranylcypromine (Parnate)
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MAOI antidepressant
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buproprion (Wellbutrin)
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antidepressant
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lithium (Lithobid)
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antipsycotic used to treat bipolar disorder
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gabapentin (Neurotin)
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anticonvulsant also used to treat bipolar disorder
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levetiracetam (Keppra)
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anticonvulsant also used to treat bipolar disorder
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topiramate (Topamax)
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anticonvulsant also used to treat bipolar disorder
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methadone (Dolophine)
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narcotic antagonist drug used to treat narcotic addiction
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disulfiram (Anabuse)
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used to treat alcohol addiction
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methyphenidate (Concerta, Daytrana, Ritalin)
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CNS stimulant used to treat ADHD
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atomoxetine (Strattera)
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used to treat ADHD
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amphetamine, dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
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used to treat ADHD
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CH 15 WORKSHEET 2 - NEUROLOGIC DRUGS
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CH 15 WORKSHEET 2 - NEUROLOGIC DRUGS
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An epileptic seizure originates in the spinal cord when a group of neurons spontaneously begins to send out impulses in an abnormal, uncontrolled way.
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false
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The anticonvulsant drug Topamax can also be used as an aid to lose weight or to stop smoking.
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true
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Each type of epilepsy has its own distinct EEG pattern displayed during a seizure.
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true
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Dilantin is used primarily to treat tonic-clonic and complex partial seizures.
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true
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Ativan has proved to be effective in treating Alzheimer's disease by raising the acetylcholine level in the brain.
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false
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When a patient develop tolerance to a drug's therapeutic effect, the physician may gradually withdraw the drug, placing the patient in a "drug holiday" for a few days.
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true
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Myasthenia gravis is characterized by excessive fatigue of the voluntary muscles.
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true
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Peripheral neuropathy affects nerve cells of the internal organs.
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false
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The antihistamine diphenhydramine has aside effect of drowsiness which is used as a therapeutic effect to treat insomnia.
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true
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The anti-anxiety drug clonazepam is also used to treat neuralgia and neuropathy.
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true
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Which of the following is NOT used to treat epilepsy?
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donepezil
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Benzodiazepine drugs and barbiturate drugs used to treat epilepsy are
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Schedule IV drugs
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Unconsciousness accompanied by excessive motor activity is characteristic of which of these types of seizures?
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tonic-clonic
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Symmetrel is used to treat
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Parkinson's disease
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Which of the following is characterized by an unusual sensation after an extremity has been amputated?
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phantom limb pain
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Which of the following is a non-barbiturate drug used to treat insomnia?
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Lunesta
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Methylphenidate is used to treat all of the following EXCEPT
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neuralgia and neuropathy
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Which of the following is spelled correctly?
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ProSom
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Which of the following is a topical anesthesia drug used to treat neuralgia?
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Capsin
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Which of the following drugs used to treat narcolepsy is known as the "date-rape drug"?
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(Roofie) gamma hydroxybutyrate
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Which of the following is NOT used to treat epilepsy? a) ethosuximide b) clonazepam c) phenobarbital d) valproic acid e) donepezil
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e
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Which of the following IS used to treat epilepsy? a) All of the Above b) clonazepam c) phenobarbital d) valproic acid e) ethosuximide
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a
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Ambien
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is the most popular drug for insomnia -There were 26 million prescriptions written in 2007 - must devote a full 8 hrs of sleep.
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Phantom limb pain
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is characterized by pain and unusual sensations that seem to come from an extremity that has been AMPUTATED
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Dilantin (Phenytoin)
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is most widely used and drug of choice for treating tonic-clonic seizures and one of the oldest drugs on the market
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Requip and Lyrica
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are frequently advertised to treat restless leg syndrome
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Exelon
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is used to treat Alzheimer's disease and available as a transdermal patch for those uncooperative in taking drugs
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Amantadine was originally developed to treat flu but also used to treat chronic degenerative condition affecting the brain known as
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Parkinson's Disease
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Cymbalta
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is an antidepressant drug that can also relieve skin sensations in patients experiencing neuralgia and neuropathy
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-azepam, (-azolam &-azepate)
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This suffix is common to generic benzodiazepine drugs
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The anticonvulsant drug Depakote can be used to treat all four types of seizures, and its generic name is
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valproic acid
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Donepezil (Aricept)
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is the most prescribed drug for treating Alzheimer's disease
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Melatonin
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is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain and can be purchased over the counter as a sleep aid
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CH 16 WORKSHEET PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS
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CH 16 WORKSHEET PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS
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A minor tranquilizer drug has the same formulation as a major tranquilizer drug but in a smaller dose.
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false
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Neuroses are treated with anti-anxiety drug.
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true
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The popular drug alprazolam (Xanax) is classified as a benzodiazepine drug.
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true
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Schizophrenia is the most common form of psychosis.
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true
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Anti-psychotic drugs are often known as major tranquilizer drugs.
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true
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The suffix -triptyline is common to many tetracyclic anti-depressant drugs.
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false
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MAO inhibitor drugs are the drugs of choice for treating depression.
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false
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Panic disorder is characterized by repetitive actions that typically occupy hours of each day.
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false
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The narcotic drug methadone is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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false
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Antabuse is used as a deterrent to prevent drinking of alcohol.
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true
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Benzodiazepines are classified as
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Schedule IV drugs
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Which of the following anti-depressant drugs are used to treat anxiety that also has a component of depression?
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Cymbalta
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Propranolol (Inderal)is a beta-blocker drug used to treat hypertension, but it can also be used to treat....
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performance anxiety
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Which of the following is NOT classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor drug?
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Remeron
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Which of the following categories of drugs used to treat depression has a possibility of severe side effects from drug-food interactions?
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MAO inhibitor drugs
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The popular drug Prozac is used to treat...
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Depression
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Zyban is a trade name stop-smoking drug. Its generic name drug bupropion is also associated with which of the following trade name antidepressant drugs?
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Wellbutrin
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Which of the following disorders can have symptoms that mimic a heart attack?
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panic disorders
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Which of the following drugs used to treat ADHD is not a schedule drug?
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Strattera
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Anxiolytic & minor tranquilizer drugs are also known as
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antianxiety drugs
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Lexapro, Celexa, and Zoloft are
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antidepressant drugs
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Tricyclic & tetracyclic antidepressant drugs have been associated with an increased risk of
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suicide in children and teens
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Manic-depressive disorder is AKA
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Bipolar disorder
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Methadone
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a narcotic drug used for withdrawal from addiction - administered to pt's at public Tx. centers
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Amphetamine drugs are stimulant drugs that have a reverse effect when given to pt's with
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hyperactivity
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Correct spelling for the trade/brand name of buspirone is
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BuSpar
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Zyprexa is an antipsychotic drug used for several disorders, but most common in treating
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psychosis
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Haldol
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the liquid form is given by IM injection for acute/severe episodes of schizophrenia or for pt's with Alzheimer's disease
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When a person has life-threatening events/trauma/war/natural disasters/rape/physical or mental abuse, he or she may be diagnosed in having
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OCD
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CH 14 PHARM WORKSHEET - ENDOCRINE DRUGS
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CH 14 PHARM WORKSHEET - ENDOCRINE DRUGS
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus usually occurs in middle-age adults.
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true
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Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus can be caused by obesity.
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true
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus is treated with oral antidiabetic drugs as well as with diet, weight control and exercise.
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false
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Regular Iletin II insulin is derived from pork.
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true
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Humulin R is created by recombinant DNA technology.
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true
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Insulin syringes are calibrated in units.
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true
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Oral antidiabetic drugs stimulate the cells of the liver to produce insulin.
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false
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A widening and enlargement of facial features, hands, and feet are signs of hyperthyroidism.
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false
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Addison's disease is treated with corticosteroid drugs.
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true
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Patients who take prolonged or high doses of corticosteroid drug can develop the same physical characteristics as a patient who has acromegaly.
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true
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Endocrine glands include all of the following except the....
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spleen
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Insulin is secreted by beta cells in the islets of Langerhans in the
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pancreas
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The hypothalamus gland is located in the....
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brain
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Insulin is administered by which of the following methods?
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subcutaneous injection
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Which of the following is NOT an oral anti-diabetic drug?
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insulin lispro (Humalog)
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Which of the following is NOT used to treat hypothyroidism?
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Tapazole
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Which of the following would NOT be used in children who had decreased levels of growth hormone?
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bromocriptine
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Desmopressin is a synthetic analog of antidiuretic hormone, and it is administered....
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intranasally
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Which of the following is spelled incorrectly?
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Synthyroid
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All anabolic steroids are classified as....
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Schedule III drugs
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Insulin-dependant DM AKA
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Type 1 diabetes
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Insulin derived from COWS (Beef & Beef/Pork Insulin Drugs)
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is no longer in US due to risk of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
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Metaformin (Glucophage)
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used to treat Type2 DM
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Cushing's disease
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too much glucosteriod hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex
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Decreased sperm count, shrunken testicles, baldness, irreversible breast enlargement in men can be caused by the use of
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Anabolic Steriods/Androgen (Testosterone) Drugs
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An insulin syringe
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is never used to administer any other type of drug
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Portable Insulin Pump
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Used to administer insulin directly into the blood via tubing that is attached to a belt or a pocket
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Bile acid sequestant antidiabetic drugs are administered only by the
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oral route
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T3 & T4 are hormones secreted by the
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thyroid gland
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Octreotide is used to treat
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acromegaly & severe diarrhea (Muscle Waisting) in AIDS patients
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Humulin R
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rapid acting insulin
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Humulin N
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intermediate acting insulin
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insulin glargine (Lantus)
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long acting insulin
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glipizide (Glucotrol)
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oral antidiabetic drug (sulfonylurea)
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glyburide (DiaBeta, Micronase)
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oral antidiabetic drug (sulfonylurea)
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rosiglitazone (Avandia)
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oral antidiabetic drug (thiazolidedione)
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metformin (Glucophage)
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oral antidiabetic drug (biguanide)
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sitagliptin (Januvia)
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oral antidiabetic drug (DPP-4 inhibitor)
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exenatide (Byetta)
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antidiabetic drug (type 2 DM)
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levothyroxine (Levothyroid, Synthroid)
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hypothyroidism drug
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sodium iodide 131 (Iodotope)
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radioactive agent/treats both hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer
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dexamethasone (Decadron)
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corticosteroid drug
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trimcinolone (Aristocort, Kenalog)
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corticosteroid drug
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