Y4 Neuro/Psych Flashcards
Which of the following would be an important patient counseling point for Imitrex?
Use with caution if history of heart attack or stroke
Which of the following is a patient counseling point for Zyprexa (Olanzapine)?
Patients with diabetes must monitor blood glucose for hyperglycemia
Which of the following can cause angina and acute MI?
Imitrex (Sumatriptan)
Which of the following can cause angina and acute MI?
rizatriptan
Which of the following can cause angina and acute MI?
eletriptan
Which of the following would be an important patient counseling point for guanfacine?
Avoid abrupt discontinuation
Which of the following can cause tardive dyskinesia and akathisia?
ziprasidone
Which of the following can cause extrapyramidal side effects and weight gain?
olanzapine
Which of the following can cause akathisia and extrapyramidal side effects?
aripiprazole
Which of the following is a patient counseling point for Seroquel?
Avoid alcohol
Which of the following is an important counseling point for lithium?
Question 10 options:
maintain normal fluid and sodium intake while taking
take in the evening prior to bedtime XXX
always take with food
may cause sexual dysfunction
Which of the following is important patient counseling information for modafinil?
May decrease effectiveness of hormonal contraception
Which of the following would be an important patient counseling point for Namenda?
May cause dizziness and headache
Which of the following would be an important patient counseling point for benztropine?
Take caution during hot weather, may predispose to heat related injury
Which of the following would be an important patient counseling point for Sinemet?
May cause vivid dreams
Which of the following is an important counseling point for aripiprazole?
may cause EPS
Which of the following would be an important patient counseling point for Aricept?
Side effects may subside over time with continued use
Which of the following is an available dosage form of atomoxetine?
18 mg capsule
Which of the following can cause extrapyramidal side effects and weight gain?
quetiapine
Which of the following would be an important patient counseling point for Requip?
Do not abruptly stop taking this medication
Which of the following is important patient counseling information for methylphenidate?
Question 10 options:
May cause bradycardia or tachy-brady syndrome with abrupt discontinuation XXX
May cause orthostatic hypotension XXX
Avoid taking doses in morning
Capsules may be opened and contents swallowed whole with soft food
Which of the following is important patient counseling information for dexmethylphenidate?
Avoid taking doses late in evening