Quiz 7

Question 1

Which of the following is a form of Phase 1 metabolism?

a) glucuronidation

b) oxidation

c) methylation

d) sulphation

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The acronym “LOT” suggests three benzodiazepine medications that are less likely to accumulate in “older” patients. “LOT” represents which of the following benzodiazepines?

a) lamotrigine, oxazepam, trimethorpim

b) lorazepam, oxazepam, temazepam

c) diazepam, oxazepam, triazolam

d) lurasidone, oxycontin, temazepam

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Grapefruit juice is known to inhibit what cytochrome P450 enzyme (volume dependent)?

a) 2B6
b) 2D6
c) 3A9
d) 3A4

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Benztropine (Cogentin) is an anticholinergic medication used to treat drug induced movement disorders caused by some antipsychotic medications. What effect is benztropine likely to have on gastrointestinal absorption?

a) slowed
b) no effect
c) increased

Answer 4

A

Question 5

Which one of the following antiseizure medications is most likely to contribute to the development of gingival hyerplasia?

a) levetiracetam (Keppra)
b) topiramate (Topamax)
c) carbamazepine (Tegretol)
d) phenytoin (Dilantin)

Answer 5

D