Psych

Question 1

When should a patient avoid diazepam?

Answer 1

1. an allergic reaction
2. severe breathing problems
3. sleep apnea problems
4. severe liver problems
5. myasthenia gravis

Question 2

What is the maximum dose of Xanax for the treatment of GAD?

Answer 2

4mg

Question 3

How long before an operative procedure should IM lorazepam be administered?

Answer 3

2 hours

Question 4

Vistaril is available as a(n):
1. capsule
2. tablet
3. oral solution

Answer 4

1 only

Question 5

What neurotransmitters promote wakefulness?

Answer 5

norepinephrine
dopamine
histamine
glutamate
acetylcholine
orexin

Question 6

what neurotransmitters promote sleep?

Answer 6

melatonin
GABA
enkephalins
endorphins
adenosine

Question 7

what is the FDA approved dosing for Silenor for the treatment of insomnia?

Answer 7

3-6mg

Question 8

Which BZDs are FDA approved for insomnia?

Answer 8

Triazolam
Temazepam

Question 9

what is the action of GABA-1, subtype alpha-1?

Answer 9

sedation, amnesia, partial anticonvulsant, ataxia

Question 10

what is the action of GABA-1, subtype alpha-2?

Answer 10

anxiolysis, myorelaxation

Question 11

what is the action of GABA-1, subtype alpha-3?

Answer 11

myorelaxation, ataxia

Question 12

what is the action of GABA-1, subtype alpha-5?

Answer 12

partial myorelaxation, ataxis

Question 13

what is the max dose of Concerta in adults?

Answer 13

72mg