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REGIS NU664 MIDTERM EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST ( A+ GRADED
100% VERIFIED).
Question : Know the route of administration for newer
agent asenapine (Saphris) and what instructions should be given to the patient regarding administration.
CORRECT ANSWER : Sublingual
Question : Know and describe the top atypical
antipsychotic with greatest incidence of prolonged QTc interval.
CORRECT ANSWER : Ziprasidone (Geodon).
Question : Know which antipsychotics have specific
instructions for minimum food intake or diet restrictions.
CORRECT ANSWER : Lurasidone (Latuda)
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Question : Know an alternative atypical antipsychotic for
a patient who has developed diabetes and has a significant weight gain from treatment with olanzapine.
CORRECT ANSWER : Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Question : Know whether a patient is demonstrating
efficacy to clozapine 500 mg/day if this week's granulocyte count is less than 500mm3. What is the most appropriate recommendation for drug therapy?
CORRECT ANSWER : Discontinue and do not re-start
Question : Know the common effects of smoking along
with antipsychotic drug therapy such as olanzapine.
CORRECT ANSWER : Decreases the plasma levels of
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) because of its metabolism at CYP450 enzyme.
Question : Know what a painful muscle spasm with neck
muscles pulling a patient's head to the side called and Name a common drug therapy to relieve this symptom.
CORRECT ANSWER : Dystonia
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Question : Know the role of buspirone in the treatment of
anxiety and the recommended dose and time for onset of action.
CORRECT ANSWER : Takes 3 to 4 weeks for full
effect
Question : Know what medication may be an option for
patients noncompliant on antipsychotics resulting in multiple hospital stays.
CORRECT ANSWER : Risperdal Consta (risperidone)
Question : Know baseline labs and vital measurements
tests for the patient who will be prescribed an antipsychotic such as quetiapine (Seroquel).
CORRECT ANSWER : Lipid, Fasting Blood Sugar,
Family History NOT CPK
Question : Describe common side effects/disadvantages
of antihistamines.
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CORRECT ANSWER : anticholinergic effects
Question : Identify 3-4 disorders/situations when
benzodiazepines may be indicated.
CORRECT ANSWER : Alcohol withdrawal,
Benzodiazepine withdrawal, Acute Agitation, Panic Attack, Sleep Disorder, Seizures
Question : Describe 2-3 common side effects of atypical
antipsychotics.
CORRECT ANSWER : Weight gain, Sedation,
Metabolic Syndrome
Question : Know and describe the name of long-acting
olanzapine and a key adverse side effect.
CORRECT ANSWER: Zyprexa Relprevv Post injection
delirium syndrome
Question : Know and describe screening tools for
depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and mania symptoms.