argf Flashcards
- Which one of the following antiepileptic medications is considered a controlled
substance?
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Which antidepressant is contraindicated in patients with a seizure disorder?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Which of the following medications is NOT recommended for children under 12 years of
age?
Tramadol (ultram)
- Which of the following antidepressants is associated with the most weight gain?
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
- Acetaminophen is contraindicated in which of the following conditions?
Active hepatitis
Which of the following antiepileptic medications is known to cause a significant amount
of cognitive impairment and is associated with an increased risk of nephrolithiasis if th
patient is not adequately hydrated?
Topiramate (Topamax)
You give a patient hydrocodone/acetaminophen after care, what common side effect
should we warn zer about?
Constipation
- Endo patient who has history of NSAID induced GI bleeds, kidney disease and active
hepatitis, what is the best pain management regimen?
Oxycodone 5mg q6 hrs PRN x 3 days supply.
Which of the following medications is used for management of chronic neuropathic pain
and has been used for pre-operative and peri-operative analgesia in dental school and
other surgical procedures?
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
- Carbamazepine (Tegretol) and oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) are both antiepileptic
medications that can contribute to a condition known as syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). One result from this condition is to develop a
hypervolemic _________
Hyponatremia
Which antidepressant is recommended as first line therapy in treatment guidelines for
depression?
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Mirtazapine (Remeron)
- Escitalopram (Lexapro)
- Which of the following antidepressants is associated with the most weight gain?
Zoloft
- Which of the following Rx is not recommended for kids less than 12 y.o.?
Tramadol- w/ acetaminophen is contraindicated for children younger than 12 due to
variability in metabolism.
- Requi9red on written prescription for oxycodone?
Dentist full name, address, signature, and patient full name and address ( A and C)
Seizure disorder type referred as “drop attack”, pt. wear helmet to protect their head?
Atonic
- Which antidepressant has been associated with bruxism?
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Boi is treated for focal seizures with dysconitive features and 2 nd generalization with
carbamazepine. Boi is stabilized, no seizure after 2 weeks on carbamazepine, after 4
weeks, seizure frequency increases, durg level 5.6 mg/L. Wut the fak happened?
Metabolism autoinduction by carbamazepine.
Which of the following antiepileptic meds is known to cause sig. amounts of cognitive
impairment and associated with nephrolithiasis?
Topiramate (Topamax)
- Antidepressant’s MOA includes both serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor?
Venlafaxine (efflexor)
- Recommended dose of acetaminophen by healthcare provider?
3mg, Elderly 2-3mg
- What type of a seizure is characterized by randomly falling and needing a helmet?
Atonic
- AD with most weight gain?
TCA- amitriptyline
Chronic and neuropathic pain?
TCA- amtryptiline
Venlafaxine (Effexor)?
Blocks the ne/5ht pump because it is an SNRI
Benzos can cause _______ with overdose?
CNS and respiratory depression
Akathisia is more common than other EPS
- Ariprazole-
increased prolactin (galactorrhea, gynecomastia etc)
Rispiridone:
Haloperidol:
highest risk for EPS
Sialorrhea
Clozapine:
Antidepressant with the least weight gain?
Bupropion