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Nervous System Exam Sequence I Pharmacology

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This drug is a CII and holds a black box warning regarding dependence..

a)

Lunesta

b)

Lamictal

c)

phenobarbital

d)

Adderall

2.

Which of the following is a interferon treatment for Multiple Sclerosis?

a)

donepezil

b)

Avonex

c)

Focalin XR

d)

lamotrigine

3.

Which drug class interacts with many medications requiring a 14 day washout period before trying another treatment.

a)

SSRI

b)

DMARD

c)

Stimulants

d)

MAOI

4.

Controlled Schedule class for Lyrica

a)

CII

b)

CIII

c)

CIV

d)

CV

5.

Non stimulant treatment for ADHD

a)

ethosuximide

b)

apomorphine

c)

atomoxetine

d)

pregablin

6.

Main class used to treat ADHD

a)

CNS Depressants

b)

Mood Stabilizer

c)

CNS Stimulants

d)

Sedative/Hypnotics

7.

Is the neurotransmitter dopamine responsible for Alzheimer's disease

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

What are the 2 neurotransmitters responsible for Alzheimer's Disease?

a)

Serotonin

b)

ACh

c)

glutamate

d)

epinephrine

9.

First line of treatment for Parkinson's Disease.

a)

levodopa

b)

apomorphine

c)

donepezil

d)

Adderall

10.

Autoimmune disease characterized by degeneration or scaring of the myelin sheath.

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Multiple Sclerosis

c)

Alzheimer's Disease

d)

Parkinson's Disease

11.

Disease that is characterized by a droopy eyelid

a)

ALS

b)

Huntington's Disease

c)

Myasthenia Gravis

d)

ADHD

12.

What treatment is not used for Myasthenia Gravis?

a)

azathioprine

b)

cyclophosphamide

c)

pyrodogstimine

d)

Riluzole

13.

Taken with levodopa to minimize the "off phenomenon"

a)

catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors

b)

DMARDs

c)

Immunosuppresants

d)

Sodium Channel blockers

14.

Blocks muscarinic receptors in the brain helping to reduce symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

a)

anticholinergics

b)

dopamine agonists

c)

Calcium Channel Blockers

d)

Beta interferons

15.

Mirapex (pramipexole) should be taken with food and is used to treatment PD and RLS.

a)

False

b)

True

16.

What drug helps to deliver levodopa to the brain?

a)

levodopa

b)

carbidopa

c)

dopamine

d)

epinephrine

17.

Influenza medication that is also used to treat Parkinson's Disease.

a)

memantine

b)

lisdexamphetamine

c)

amantadine

d)

interferon beta 1a

18.

Holds a black box warning about fatal rashes

a)

lamotrigine

b)

atomoxetine

c)

gapabentin

d)

duoxetine

19.

This anticonvulsant is related to sulfas, and should be avoided in those with sulfa allergies.

a)

pyridostigmine (Mestinon)

b)

rivastigmine (Exelon)

c)

topiramate (Topamax)

d)

zonisamide (Zonegran)

20.

ethosuximide, divalproex sodium, zonisamide all belong to what drug classification?

a)

Sodium Channel Blockers

b)

Calcium Channel Blockers

c)

GABA Enhancers

d)

Miscellaneous Anticonvulsants

21.

Which calcium channel blocker has interactions with aspirin and carbonated beverages? It can lead to toxicity.

a)

ethosuximide

b)

divalproex sodium

c)

zonisamide

d)

tiagabine

22.

converts to phenytoin when administered, however, only used for short term until phenytoin can be used.

a)

apomorphine

b)

fosphenytoin

c)

phytonadione

d)

Namenda

23.

Can cause gingival hyperplasia

a)

levetiracetam

b)

topiramate

c)

phenytoin

d)

selegiline

24.

Topamax (topiramate) is indicated for seizures and what other condition?

a)

Parkinson's Disease

b)

Multiple Sclerosis

c)

migraine

d)

muscle spasms

25.

Anticonvulsants are safe for use and don't require medication guides to be dispensed with the product.

a)

False

b)

True

26.

Classification that has a narrow therapeutic window.

a)

Beta Interferons

b)

Anticonvulsants

c)

MAOIs

d)

Dopamine agonists

27.

Used in the treatment of seizures and bipolar disorder.

a)

gabapentin

b)

topiramate

c)

lacosamide (CV)

d)

carbamazepine

28.

Goal for seizure treatment

a)

promote sedation

b)

reduce occurance

c)

increase awareness

d)

increase cognitive function

29.

What causes seizures to occur in the brain?

a)

high amounts of serotonin

b)

Low amounts of dopamine

c)

excessive firing of neurons

d)

Damaged myelin sheath