Dashboard Spring 2017 PPRA3315 RRhodes S17 Exam 5 Final Started on Monday May 1 2017 5 35 PM State Finished Completed on Time taken Points Monday May 1 2017 5 50 PM 14 mins 41 secs 34 00 40 00 Grade 42 50 out of 50 00 85 Question 1 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 A life threatening skin rash is a possible side e ect of which of the following anti seizure drugs Select one a Gabapentin Neurontin b Topiramate Topamax c Lamotrigine Lamictal d Valproic acid Depakote e None of the above The correct answer is Lamotrigine Lamictal Question 2 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 A patient taking a progestin only oral contraceptive like Micronor or the mini pill should be counseled to take it every day at the same time for best e ect Select one a True b False The correct answer is True Question 3 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 Advantages of using medroxyprogesterone injection Depo Provera as a method of contraception include which of the following Select one a Can become pregnant easier more quickly after stopping it b Helps strengthen bones and prevents osteoporosis c Weight loss is associated with its use d There are lower failures rates better contraception compared to oral products e All of the above The correct answer is There are lower failures rates better contraception compared to oral products Question 4 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 All of the following are signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia EXCEPT Select one a Shakiness b Sweating c Confusion d Polydipsia e Weakness The correct answer is Polydipsia Question 5 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 All of the following are signs or symptoms of depression EXCEPT Select one a Feelings of guilt b Weight loss or gain c Thoughts of suicide d Increased interest in sex e Changes in sleep patterns The correct answer is Increased interest in sex Question 6 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 All of the following could be potential side e ects of tricyclic antidepressants EXCEPT Select one a Dry mouth b Blurred vision c Drowsiness d Urinary frequency e Cognitive impairment The correct answer is Urinary frequency Question 7 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 Although depression likely involves many neurotransmitters and their complex interactions which of the following are the 2 MAJOR neurotransmitters targeted by antidepressant drug therapy Select one a serotonin and acetylcholine b norepinephrine and dopamine c serotonin and acetylcholine d serotonin and norepinephrine e histamine and epinephrine The correct answer is serotonin and norepinephrine Question 8 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 Some antidepressants are also used clinically in pediatric patients for the treatment of nocturnal enuresis bedwetting Which of the following classes of antidepressants is best known for this purpose Select one a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors SSRIs b Tricyclic Antidepressants TCAs c Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors SNRIs d Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors MAOIs e None of the above The correct answer is Tricyclic Antidepressants TCAs Question 9 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 Calling 911 and or transporting to the hospital would be recommended for which of the following patients Select one a A young child with first episode of status epilepticus b A woman who is pregnant and having a seizure c A young man whose epilepsy is normally under good control but missed his medication dose in the morning and had a seizure later that day d Only A B e Only B C The correct answer is Only A B Question 10 Complete 0 00 points out of 1 00 Corticosteroids administered orally or via IV are used to manage acute severe asthma exacerbations not controlled by inhaled beta agonists Select one a True b False The correct answer is True Question 11 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 For most patients mild hypoglycemia is best treated in which of the following ways Select one a Drink 4 oz of fruit juice and test blood glucose again in an hour b Eat 5 Lifesaver candies or drink 4 oz of juice and test blood glucose again in 15 minutes c Drink 8 oz of diet soda pop and test blood glucose again in 15 minutes d Inject emergency glucagon and transport to the emergency room immediately e Eat a roll of glucose tablets drink 4 oz of juice and test blood glucose in 15 minutes The correct answer is Eat 5 Lifesaver candies or drink 4 oz of juice and test blood glucose again in 15 minutes Question 12 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 How soon after starting levothyroxine therapy should a patient see significant improvement in hypothyroid symptoms Select one a Immediately b Within a few days c Within 2 4 weeks d Not until at least 6 8 weeks e At about 6 months The correct answer is Within 2 4 weeks Question 13 Complete 0 00 points out of 1 00 Ipratropium Atrovent and tiotropium Spiriva are inhaled medications in which pharmacologic class Select one a Long acting beta agonists b Short acting beta agonists c Anticholinergics d Corticosteroids e None of the above The correct answer is Anticholinergics Question 14 Complete 0 00 points out of 1 00 Many anti epileptic drugs are hepatic enzyme inducers and may result in Select one a Increased blood levels of certain drugs and increased toxicity b Decreased blood levels of certain drugs c Unintended pregnancy in a woman taking oral contraceptives d Both B C are correct e Both A C are correct The correct answer is Both B C are correct Question 15 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 Most antidepressants should be tapered when discontinuing and not stopped abruptly Select one a True b False The correct answer is True Question 16 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 Most metered dose inhalers MDIs for asthma should be shaken well before using Select one a True b False The correct answer is True Question 17 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 Oral contraceptives may have which of the following adverse e ects Select one a Nausea b Breast tenderness c Blood clots d Only A B e A B C The correct answer is A B C Question 18 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 Patients should be sure to rinse out their mouths after using which of the following because it will reduce the risk or oral yeast infections like thrush Select one a Inhaled corticosteroids b Inhaled beta agonists c Inhaled anticholinergics d Only A C e A B C The correct answer is Inhaled corticosteroids Question 19 Complete 1 00 points out of 1 00 Peak flow meters are used by patients to monitor which of the following conditions Select one a Hypertension b Diabetes c Chronic heart failure d Asthma e