Antipsychotics/Misc Agents Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT an atypical antipsychotic? A. Seroquel B. Lithobid C. Abilify D. Geodon
B. Lithobid
Patients taking which of the following medications should be warned about the potential for blood clots? A. Sildenafil B. Clozapine C. Chlorhexidine D. Raloxifene
D. Raloxifene
Which medication, after being initiated, requires weekly WBC counts due to the risk of agranulocytosis? A. Boniva B. Evista C. Zyprexa D. Clozaril
D. Clozaril
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. Nitrates
Which of the following is/are dosage forms of Risperdal? A. Oral Solution B. Powder for injection C. Sublingual Tablet D. Tablet
A. Oral Solution
B. Powder for injection
D. Tablet
Peridex is indicated for the treatment of what condition?
A. Cavities
B. Oral pain
C. Prevention of infection after oral surgery
D. Gingivitis
D. Gingivitis
Which medication for osteoporosis is often administered once monthly? A. Fosamax B. Actonel C. Evista D. Boniva
D. Boniva
Which medication has an indication for the reduction of risk of breast cancer? A. Fosamax B. Evista C. Actonel D. Boniva
B. Evista
Which of the following is the indication for tizanidine? A. Bipolar Disorder B. Osteoporosis C. Spasticity D. Parkinson's disease
C. Spasticity
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. Avoid alcohol while taking methotrexate
Which of the following medications has the potential to cause serious heart arrhythmias? A. Olanzapine B. Quetiapine C. Ziprasidone D. Aripiprazole
C. Ziprasidone
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. Actonel
D. Fosamax
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. Take at the same time as a calcium supplement
Risperdal solution can be mixed with which of the following A. Soda B. Coffee C. Low-fat Milk D. Orange Juice
B. Coffee
C. Low-fat Milk
D. Orange Juice
What is the generic name for Geodon? A. Risperidone B. Ziprasidone C. Clozapine D. Aripiprazole
B. Ziprasidone
What is the primary indication for Lithium Carbonate? A. Sleep B. Depression C. Acute Mania D. Schizophrenia
C. Acute Mania
Which medication is available in a sublingual tablet? A. Olanzapine B. Ziprasidone C. Aripiprazole D. Quetiapine
A. Olanzapine
What is the recommended frequency of use of chlorhexidine? A. Once Daily B. Twice Daily C. Once Weekly D. Twice Weekly
B. Twice Daily
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. May cause seizures
Alendronate is generic for what medication? A. Fosamax B. Boniva C. Actonel D. Evista
A. Fosamax
To which class of medications does Boniva belong? A. Antipsychotic B. SERM C. Bisphosphonates D. PDE-5 Inhibitor
C. Bisphosphonates
Which of the following is the brand name for olanzapine? A. Clozaril B. Geodon C. Zyprexa D. Abilify
C. Zyprexa
Abilify oral solution should be used within how long after opening? A. 1 month B. 2 months C. 6 months D. 1 year
C. 6 months
Viagra is the brand name for which medication? A. Tadalafil B. Sildenafil C. Lithium D. Methotrexate
B. Sildenafil
Zanaflex is the brand name for which medication? A. Raloxifene B. Tizanidne C. Methotrexate D. Chlorhexidine
B. Tizanidne
