Drug Therapy Flashcard for Neurological Disorders

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Which of the following is a common side effect of baclofen? Insomnia, Drowsiness, Hypertension, Weight gain

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Drowsiness

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Which of the following is a common side effect of phenytoin? Bradycardia, Gingival hyperplasia, Weight loss, Insomnia

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Gingival hyperplasia

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Amphetamines are primarily used in the treatment of which disorder?

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Which of the following drugs is commonly used in the management of Parkinson's disease? Baclofen, Donepezil, Phenytoin, Levodopa

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Levodopa

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Which neurotransmitter system is primarily affected by amphetamines in the treatment of ADHD?

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Dopamine and norepinephrine

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A patient taking phenytoin for seizure control develops swollen and bleeding gums. What is the most likely cause?

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Gingival hyperplasia as a side effect of phenytoin

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A 14-year-old diagnosed with ADHD is prescribed amphetamines. Which of the following should be monitored during therapy?
Liver function tests, Growth and appetite, Renal function, Visual acuity

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Growth and appetite

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A patient with Parkinson's disease is experiencing worsening tremors. Which adjustment in drug therapy might be considered?

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Add or increase levodopa/carbidopa

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A patient with muscle spasms is prescribed baclofen. What is an important counseling point regarding sudden discontinuation of this medication?

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It can cause severe withdrawal symptoms, including hallucinations and seizures

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Which of the following best explains why phenytoin is effective in treating seizure disorders? It increases dopamine levels in the brain, It blocks voltage-gated sodium channels, stabilizing neuronal membranes, It enhances GABAergic transmission, It inhibits acetylcholinesterase

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It blocks voltage-gated sodium channels, stabilizing neuronal membranes