M13 - M14 Pharmacology

This is the condition that is characterized by falling asleep during normal waking activities.

A. Narcolepsy

B. Myathesia Gravis

C. Multiple Sclerosis

D. Parkinsons Disease

A

These drugs stimulate the release of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and dopamine from the SNS and the brain and inhibit the uptake of these transmitters.

A. ACE inhibitors

B. Beta Blockers

C. Alpha 1 agonist

D. Amphetamines

D

True or False: The half life of amphetamines are short only ranging from 9-13 hours.

True

These drugs are given if the patient has narcolepsy and ADHD if Amphetamine Like drugs are defunct.

A. Amphetamines and Dextroamphetamines

B. Amphetamine Like Drugs andDextroamphetamines

C. ACE Inhibitors and Beta Blockers

D. Sedatives and Levothyroxine

A

These are the possible side effects of amphetamines. SATA

A. Euphoria

B. Dizziness

C. Dry mouth

D. Erectile dysfunction

E. Bradycardia

F. Hypotension

ABCD

This type of drug is commonly the first line of drug for ADHD and Narcolepsy

A. Amphetamines

B. Amphetamine Like Drugs

C. Dextroamphetamine

D. Cholinergic Agonists

B

This is the most FREQUENTLY prescribed drug used to treat ADHD and can also be used for narcolepsy.

A. Modanifil

B. Methylphenidate

C. Dexmethylphenidate

D. Amphetamine Sulfate

B.

This is the drug used primarily for narcolepsy adjunct with Methylphenidate

A. Dexmethylphenidate

B. Modafinil

C. Amphetamine Sulfate

D. None of the above

A.

This drug increases the wakefullness in patients with sleep disorders such as narcolepsy

A. Modafinil

B. Ondasentron

C. Omeprazole

D. Digoxin

A.

This drug is well absorbed from the GI mucosa and is usually administered to children twice a day before breakfast and lunch. This is the sole reason why we must not consume this after meals but rather before. Furthermore, it should be given 6 hours or more before sleep to avoid disruption. It remains 40% while the rest is excreted by urine.

A. Methylphenidate

B. Modenafil

C. Albuterol

D. Digoxin

A.

True or False. Methylphenidate has no correlation with phenobarbital ane does not cause toxicity and increased blood kevels

False

A physician orders Methylphenidate and upon checking the chart. The patient has glaucoma, as a nurse with excellent pharmacology knowledge. What is your next action?

A. Proceed with the order

B. Hold the dose as it is contraindicated.

C. Ask the doctor to lower the dose

D. Observe laboratory values before beginning, a low sodium level can affect the efficacy of the drug.

B

A patient has a BMI of 29 and is currently taking a drug that attacks the hypothalamic and limbic regions which will suppress his appetite. What type of drug is prescrIbed to the client?

A. SSRIs

B. MAOIs

C. Anorexiants

D. Caffeine

C

Nurse Tuazon is assessing a client with respiratory distress and the doctor is about to order a CNS stimulant. What type of drug is commonly used for the stimulation of respiration? It can affect the brainstem and spinal cord while also affecting the cerebral cortex.

A. SSRIs

B. MAOIs

C. Anorexiants

D. Analeptics

D

Nurse Tuazon is assigned in the NICU and the doctor diagnosed the client with neonatal apnea. After some time, he was assigned to the general ward to take care of clients with COPD, bronchospasm prophylaxis, and status asthmaticus. Now, the doctor wishes to prescribe the clients two types of drugs under CNS, what are these two drugs that are applicable?

A. MAIOs and SSRIs

B. Methylxanthines (Caffeine Citrate) and Theophylline

C. Doxapram and Caffeine Citrate

D. Methylxanthines and Doxapram

B

The sleep cycle consists of two definite stages which are the:

A. REM and NREM

B. Dreaming and Sleeping

C. ROM and NREM

D. REM only

A

Under CNS depression, these hypnotics are important for just achieving sleep with no lasting side effects.

A. Short Acting Hypnotics

B. Intermediate acting

C. Long acting

D. N/A

A

These two drugs are used to control seizures during an epileptic attack, this is under sedative hypnotics under CNS depressants.

A. Phenobarbital and Mephobarbital (long acting)

B. Butabarbital and Phenobarbital

C. Secobarbital And Phenobarbital

D. N/A

A

These are the barbiturates that are primarily responsible for acting as sleep sustainers.

A. Butabarbital

B. Mephobarbital

C. Secobarbital

D. Phenobarbital

A

A client will be undergoing a procedure and the doctor ordered this drug. What type of barbiturates were ordered and what shoud you always assess?

A. Phenobarbital and respiratory rate

B. Secobarbital and VS

C. Mecobarbital and Hr

D. Butabarbital and Temp

B

This drug can induce the suppression of NREM of atage 4 which can cause nightmares and dreaming. This is also to be avoided longer than 3 weeks since it can cause REM rebound.

A. Benzodiazepines

B. Barbiturates

C. Nonbezodiazepines

D. N/A

A

This drug is used to treat out anxiety and panic disorders under benzodiazepines

A. Lorazepam

B. Temazepam

C. Triazolam

D. Alprazolam

These two drugs can be used to treat insomnia under benzodiazepines

A. Alprazolam and Triazolam

B. Lorazepam and Estazolam

C. Temazepam and Trazolam

D. Estazolam and Temazepam

D

This drug under benzodiazepines is used for sedation induction and reduction of anxiety

A. Lorazepam

B. Triazolam

C. Temazepam

D. Estazolam

A

True or False: Benzodiazepines are well absorbed through the GI tract but is highly protein bound so it is not to be used when taking other protein bound drugs.

True

This drug can target the melatonin receptors and does not cause a decrease in REM Sleep

A. Lorazepam

B. Phenobarbital

C. Ramelteon

D. Nitroux Oxide

C

This was considered the first anesthetic called informally as laughing gas and still used for dental procedures

A. Nitrous Oxide

B. Phenobarbital

C. Zaleplon

D Lorazepam

A