Sulfonylureas/Antipsychotic Drugs
Sulfonylureas
$200 Question: What is the mechanism of action for sulfonylureas?
A) Block insulin release
B) Stimulate insulin release from pancreatic beta cells
C) Increase glucose production in the liver
D) Decrease insulin resistance
B) Stimulate insulin release from pancreatic beta cells
Combination therapy is used in chemotherapy to:
A) Treat multiple cancers at once
B) Increase treatment effectiveness by targeting multiple pathways of cancer cell growth
C) Reduce the need for radiation
D) Only treat rare cancers
B) Increase treatment effectiveness by targeting multiple pathways of cancer cell growth
Which agency regulates dietary supplements with less oversight than prescription drugs?
A) CDC
B) FDA
C) WHO
D) EPA
B) FDA
To prevent this side effect of Dilantin, patients should brush their teeth regularly and visit a dentist:
A) Dizziness
B) Gum hyperplasia
C) Nausea
D) Weight gain
B) Gum hyperplasia
Signs of an overdose from a PCA pump include respiratory depression, pinpoint pupils, and:
A) Fever
B) Confusion
C) Seizures
D) Diarrhea
B) Confusion
$400 Question: Sulfonylureas are used to manage which condition?
A) Type 1 diabetes
B) Type 2 diabetes
C) Hypertension
D) Asthma
B) Type 2 diabetes
Cancer cells are most sensitive to chemotherapy during which phase of the cell cycle?
A) G1 phase
B) S-phase
C) G2 phase
D) M-phase
B) S-phase
Which supplements should be used cautiously because they can increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulants?
A) Vitamin C, calcium, and ginseng
B) Garlic, ginger, and ginkgo biloba
C) Iron, magnesium, and vitamin D
D) Fish oil, glucosamine, and turmeric
B) Garlic, ginger, and ginkgo biloba
Dilantin may reduce the effectiveness of which type of contraception?
A) Injectable birth control
B) Oral contraceptives
C) IUDs
D) Condoms
: B) Oral contraceptives
In the event of a morphine overdose, what should be administered?
A) Naloxone (Narcan)
B) Epinephrine
C) Atropine
D) Vitamin K
A) Naloxone (Narcan)
First-line treatment for tardive dyskinesia is:
A) Administering anticholinergic medications
B) Switching to a second-generation antipsychotic or discontinuing the first-generation antipsychotic
C) Increasing the antipsychotic dose
D) Starting antipsychotic medication with a lower dose
B) Switching to a second-generation antipsychotic or discontinuing the first-generation antipsychotic
What is the neurotoxicity sign caused by chemotherapy that involves tingling or numbness in the extremities?
A) Paresthesia
B) Tachycardia
C) Nausea
D) Alopecia
A) Paresthesia
This herbal supplement is used to stimulate the immune system:
A) Echinacea
B) St. John’s Wort
C) Ginseng
D) Ginkgo biloba
A) Echinacea
What is a common side effect of Dilantin that causes sedation and dizziness?
A) Drowsiness
B) Anxiety
C) Seizures
D) Insomnia
A) Drowsiness
Opioid tolerance occurs when:
A) Pain relief decreases with increasing doses
B) The patient no longer needs medication
C) The medication becomes more effective over time
D) The patient develops immunity to opioids
A) Pain relief decreases with increasing doses
Side effects of first-generation antipsychotics may include:
A) Sedation, weight gain, and anticholinergic effects
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Insomnia
D) Euphoria and hallucinations
A) Sedation, weight gain, and anticholinergic effects
What dietary recommendation should be given to patients experiencing frequent watery stools during chemotherapy?
A) High-protein diet
B) Bland diet, low fiber, avoid greasy/spicy foods
C) Low-sodium diet
D) High-fat diet
B) Bland diet, low fiber, avoid greasy/spicy foods
Taking ginkgo biloba with which type of medication increases the risk of bleeding?
A) Diuretics
B) Anticoagulants
C) Antihypertensives
D) Antidepressants
B) Anticoagulants
Sertraline is considered safe during breastfeeding, but it’s important to monitor the infant for:
A) Vomiting
B) Jitteriness, restlessness, and difficulty controlling body temperature
C) Seizures
D) Excessive sleepiness
B) Jitteriness, restlessness, and difficulty controlling body temperature
A sign of opioid tolerance is:
A) Diminished pain relief despite increasing doses
B) Increased sensitivity to pain
C) Lowered heart rate
D) Greater effectiveness of lower doses
A) Diminished pain relief despite increasing doses
Before switching from an MAOI to an SSRI, the patient must stop the MAOI for at least how many days?
A) 7 days
B) 14 days
C) 21 days
D) 30 days
B) 14 days
Elevated blood pressure in patients on MAOIs may be caused by consuming foods high in:
A) Vitamin C
B) Carbohydrates
C) Tyramine
D) Fiber
C) Tyramine
Acute dystonia symptoms include muscle rigidity, tongue protrusion, and difficulty with:
A) Speaking
B) Swallowing
C) Breathing
D) Sleeping
B) Swallowing