Which of the following medications is NOT a serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist?
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A patient presenting with a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is
... [Show More] taking nifedipine (Adalat CC) for hypertension. Pharmacokinetics of nifedipine may be altered in patients with:
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Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) is structurally similar to:
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Patients who experience greater than 7 to 9 tension-type headaches per month may be considered for maintenance therapy including:
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Beta-blockers, used for the prophylactic treatment of migraines, would NOT be contraindicated in a patient with a history of:
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Patients who are taking carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) for Parkinson's disease should be advised to avoid a diet high in:
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)?
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Patients who are taking divalproex sodium (Depakote) and lamotrigine (Lamictal) are at higher risk for developing:
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Children who are receiving gabapentin (Neurontin) should be monitored for:
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During initiation of treatment and escalation of doses, pramipexole (Mirapex) and other dopamine agonists are known to cause:
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex), a serotonin (5-HT1) receptor agonist, is:
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Patients who require oral corticosteroids for the treatment of Bell's Palsy should be instructed to take the medication:
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To be of greatest benefit, corticosteroids in the treatment of Bell's palsy should be initiated within:
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Beta-blockers are contraindicated in patients with:
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Ropinirole (Requip), used in the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS), is metabolized primarily in the:
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Which of the following medications is an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer's type?
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The most common short-term adverse effects of ropinirole (Requip) used in restless leg syndrome (RLS) include:
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Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) for the treatment of Parkinson's disease is contraindicated in patients with:
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Pramipexole (Mirapex), a dopamine agonist, is indicated in the treatment of:
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Exercise caution before initiating pregabalin (Lyrica) in combination with:
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The first-line treatment in acute tension-type headache is:
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Triptans, such as sumatriptan (Imitrex), should NOT be administered concomitantly with:
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The brand name of oxcarbazepine is:
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The first-line pharmacological option for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic seizures is:
Gabapentin (Neurontin) is not indicated for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
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The most common side effects related to benztropine (Cogentin) and trihexyphenidyl, used in the treatment of parkinsonism, are:
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Education for patients who are taking amantadine should NOT include:
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The generic name for Depakote is:
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The primary beta-blocker indicated for the prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches is:
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A patient who is receiving divalproex sodium (Depakote) reports acute abdominal pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting. This patient should be evaluated for:
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At each follow-up visit for patients who are taking carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet), the provider should specifically inquire about:
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A patient who is taking beta-blockers for the prophylactic treatment of migraine headache does NOT need to be monitored for:
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Macrolides, such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), are NOT generally used to treat:
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Amantadine, an antiviral agent and an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, is indicated in the treatment of:
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A pediatric patient who is taking valproic acid (Depakene) may exhibit toxicity symptoms which would include:
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Phenobarbital, indicated for the treatment of epilepsy, is:
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Divalproex sodium (Depakote) for the prophylactic treatment of migraines:
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The brand name for levetiracetam is:
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Pregabalin (Lyrica) is NOT approved for the treatment of:
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The mechanism of action of pramipexole (Mirapex) is to:
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Patients receiving non-cardioselective beta blockers for migraine treatment are much more likely to experience:
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Levetiracetam (Keppra), indicated in the adjunctive treatment of partial seizures, is:
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Oral levetiracetam (Keppra) is indicated for use as:
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Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) for the treatment of Parkinson's disease is a(n):
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The most common reason patients discontinue use of pregabalin (Lyrica) is:
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Ergotamine alkaloids, such as dihydroergotamine (Migranal), are indicated in the treatment of:
basilar migraine headaches.
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Patients taking topiramate (Topamax) are at high risk for developing:
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A patient was started on lamotrigine (Lamictal) 4 weeks ago, and today presents with a mild rash on the upper left thigh. The nurse practitioner should:
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol), used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia,:
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For treatment of Bell's palsy, combination therapy is considered to be more beneficial and includes corticosteroids plus:
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The medication recommended for the rescue of refractory or cluster seizure activity is:
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To prevent further events, patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) should be treated with:
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A patient who is taking valproic acid (Depakote) should have routine laboratory monitoring which includes a:
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Serotonin (5HT1) receptor agonists, or triptans:
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Primidone (Mysoline) is metabolized into two active metabolites, one of which is:
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The brand name for carbamazepine is:
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A drug interaction may occur between carbamazepine (Tegretol) and:
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The brand name of phenytoin sodium is:
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The patient who requires the LEAST cautionary measures when treated with carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) is:
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Ergotamine alkaloids for the treatment of migraines are safe to administer with:
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Taking a triptan (5-HT1 agonist), such as sumatriptan (Imitrex), early in the headache cycle does NOT:
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Carbidopa and levodopa are the active ingredients in Sinemet used to treat Parkinson's disease. The addition of carbidopa:
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Which medication may be beneficial in the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS)?
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Ticlopidine (Ticlid), a platelet aggregation inhibitor,:
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Butalbital, one of the components of Fioricet, a medication used to abort tension-type headaches:
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Acetaminophen may be used to reduce fever in the presence of a febrile seizure. A severe complication of acetaminophen (Tylenol) is:
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Acute tension-type headaches refractory to simple analgesics may respond to a combination of analgesics and:
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Which medication does NOT have an indication for the treatment of Parkinson disease?
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The medication class that does NOT lead to postural hypotension and possible syncope is:
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After initiation of 300 mg serum phenytoin (Dilantin), daily levels should be checked at approximately:
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The generic name for Lyrica is:
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Non-selective beta-blockers used in migraine prophylaxis actively compete for beta receptors, inhibiting the binding of:
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Benztropine (Cogentin), an anticholinergic, is NOT recommended for use in patients with:
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A patient who is taking carbamazepine (Tegretol) for trigeminal neuralgia presents with complaints of fatigue, muscle cramps and nausea. These are symptoms of:
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Chronic use of phenytoin (Dilantin) has been associated with:
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex) is classified as a(n):
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Due to increased cholinergic activity in patients treated with donepezil (Aricept), patients should be monitored for:
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Patients who are taking rasagiline (Azilect) for the treatment of Parkinson's disease should avoid other CYP1A2 inhibitors such as:
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Patients receiving oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) should be routinely monitored for:
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Fioricet, indicated for the abortive treatment of tension-type headache, is a combination of acetaminophen,:
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Which of the following is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker?
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Monitoring for side effects of topiramate (Topamax) includes:
electrocardiogram.
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Patients with mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may receive a beta-blocker for migraine prophylaxis as long as they are not currently taking a(n):
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Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) for the treatment of migraines:
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A patient receiving lamotrigine (Lamictal) for the treatment of epilepsy would NOT need routine monitoring of:
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In addition to the treatment of various forms of epilepsy, lamotrigine (Lamictal) is indicated in the treatment of:
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Syncope related to vasovagal symptoms is best treated with:
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Common side effects related to pregabalin (Lyrica) include:
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Clopidogrel (Plavix) is considered:
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Clindamycin (Cleocin) is NOT indicated in the treatment of:
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Which medication is approved for prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches?
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Following an acute overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol), patients who are at significant risk for hepatotoxicity should receive:
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Monitoring of patients receiving gabapentin (Neurontin) should include:
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Medications with significant anticholinergic properties, such as amantadine (Symmetrel) to treat Parkinson's disease, block which neurotransmitter?
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Donepezil (Aricept), a cholinesterase inhibitor, is indicated in the treatment of:
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The pharmacological management that provides the greatest clinical improvement of carpal tunnel syndrome is:
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is indicated in the treatment of:
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Divalproex sodium (Depakote) for the treatment of epilepsy can be safely administered to:
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A medication used in a patient with a transient ischemic attack to prevent platelet aggregation and produce an anti-inflammatory effect in vessels by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis is:
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Topiramate (Topamax), an antiepileptic drug,:
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The LEAST important goal of pharmacologic therapy in the treatment of epilepsy is to:
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A common adverse reaction to clopidogrel (Plavix) is:
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Patients receiving levetiracetam (Keppra) are NOT likely to experience the side effect of: [Show Less]