Antipsychotics/Misc Agents Flashcards

1
Q
Which of the following is NOT an atypical antipsychotic?
 A.  Seroquel 	
 B.  Lithobid 	
 C.  Abilify 	
 D.  Geodon
A

B. Lithobid

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2
Q
Patients taking which of the following medications should be warned about the potential for blood clots?
 A.  Sildenafil 	
 B.  Clozapine 	
 C.  Chlorhexidine 	
 D.  Raloxifene
A

D. Raloxifene

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3
Q
Which medication, after being initiated, requires weekly WBC counts due to the risk of agranulocytosis?
 A.  Boniva 	
 B.  Evista 	
 C.  Zyprexa 	
 D.  Clozaril
A

D. Clozaril

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4
Q
What class of medications should ALWAYS be avoided in a patient taking tadalafil?
 A.  Nitrates 	
 B.  ACE Inhibitors 	
 C.  NSAIDs 	
 D.  Calcium Channel Blockers
A

A. Nitrates

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5
Q
Which of the following is/are dosage forms of Risperdal?
 A. Oral Solution 	
 B. Powder for injection 	
 C. Sublingual Tablet 	
 D. Tablet
A

A. Oral Solution
B. Powder for injection
D. Tablet

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6
Q

Peridex is indicated for the treatment of what condition?
A. Cavities
B. Oral pain
C. Prevention of infection after oral surgery
D. Gingivitis

A

D. Gingivitis

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7
Q
Which medication for osteoporosis is often administered once monthly?
 A.  Fosamax 	
 B.  Actonel 	
 C.  Evista 	
 D.  Boniva
A

D. Boniva

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8
Q
Which medication has an indication for the reduction of risk of breast cancer?
 A.  Fosamax 	
 B.  Evista 	
 C.  Actonel 	
 D.  Boniva
A

B. Evista

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9
Q
Which of the following is the indication for tizanidine?
 A.  Bipolar Disorder 	
 B.  Osteoporosis 	
 C.  Spasticity 	
 D.  Parkinson's disease
A

C. Spasticity

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10
Q

What is an important counseling point when talking to a patient taking methotrexate tablets?
A. Avoid alcohol while taking methotrexate
B. If you experience muscle pain, the preferred agent is aspirin
C. Store in the refrigerator
D. Take with food

A

A. Avoid alcohol while taking methotrexate

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11
Q
Which of the following medications has the potential to cause serious heart arrhythmias?
 A.  Olanzapine 	
 B.  Quetiapine 	
 C.  Ziprasidone 	
 D.  Aripiprazole
A

C. Ziprasidone

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12
Q
Which of the following medication(s) is/are indicated for the treatment of Paget's disease? Select all that apply.
 A. Actonel 	
 B. Evista 	
 C. Boniva 	
 D. Fosamax
A

A. Actonel

D. Fosamax

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13
Q

Which of the following is NOT a counseling point for risendronate?
A. Take at the same time as a calcium supplement
B. Stay upright for at least 30 minutes after taking the medication
C. Take on the same day each week
D. Take with a full glass of water

A

A. Take at the same time as a calcium supplement

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14
Q
Risperdal solution can be mixed with which of the following
 A. Soda 	
 B. Coffee 	
 C. Low-fat Milk 	
 D. Orange Juice
A

B. Coffee
C. Low-fat Milk
D. Orange Juice

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15
Q
What is the generic name for Geodon?
 A.  Risperidone 	
 B.  Ziprasidone 	
 C.  Clozapine 	
 D.  Aripiprazole
A

B. Ziprasidone

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16
Q
What is the primary indication for Lithium Carbonate?
 A.  Sleep 	
 B.  Depression 	
 C.  Acute Mania 	
 D.  Schizophrenia
A

C. Acute Mania

17
Q
Which medication is available in a sublingual tablet?
 A.  Olanzapine 	
 B.  Ziprasidone 	
 C.  Aripiprazole 	
 D.  Quetiapine
A

A. Olanzapine

18
Q
What is the recommended frequency of use of chlorhexidine?
 A.  Once Daily 	
 B.  Twice Daily 	
 C.  Once Weekly 	
 D.  Twice Weekly
A

B. Twice Daily

19
Q

What which of the following is a unique counseling point for patients taking clozapine that is not shared by those taking olanzapine?
A. May cause seizures
B. Store in a cool, dry place
C. Use caution when rising from a prone position
D. May be taken without regard to food

A

A. May cause seizures

20
Q
Alendronate is generic for what medication?
 A.  Fosamax 	
 B.  Boniva 	
 C.  Actonel 	
 D.  Evista
A

A. Fosamax

21
Q
To which class of medications does Boniva belong?
 A.  Antipsychotic 	
 B.  SERM 	
 C.  Bisphosphonates 	
 D.  PDE-5 Inhibitor
A

C. Bisphosphonates

22
Q
Which of the following is the brand name for olanzapine?
 A.  Clozaril 	
 B.  Geodon 	
 C.  Zyprexa 	
 D.  Abilify
A

C. Zyprexa

23
Q
Abilify oral solution should be used within how long after opening?
 A.  1 month 	
 B.  2 months 	
 C.  6 months 	
 D.  1 year
A

C. 6 months

24
Q
Viagra is the brand name for which medication?
 A.  Tadalafil 	
 B.  Sildenafil 	
 C.  Lithium 	
 D.  Methotrexate
A

B. Sildenafil

25
Q
Zanaflex is the brand name for which medication?
 A.  Raloxifene 	
 B.  Tizanidne 	
 C.  Methotrexate 	
 D.  Chlorhexidine
A

B. Tizanidne