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Which type of medication is Ramelteon?
Which type of medication is Ramelteon?
- Orexin antagonist
- Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor
- Melatonin antagonist
- Melatonin agonist (correct)
What is the primary function of suvorexant in treating chronic insomnia?
What is the primary function of suvorexant in treating chronic insomnia?
- Increase heart rate and cause arrhythmias
- Stimulate norepinephrine and dopamine release
- Suppress appetite and perception of pain
- Inhibit orexin to help with sleep onset and maintenance (correct)
How do ADHD stimulants primarily work?
How do ADHD stimulants primarily work?
- By inhibiting orexin release
- By suppressing appetite and perception of pain
- By inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine (correct)
- By acting as melatonin agonists
What is the BB warning associated with ADHD stimulants?
What is the BB warning associated with ADHD stimulants?
Which medication is classified as a nonstimulant for ADHD treatment?
Which medication is classified as a nonstimulant for ADHD treatment?
What is the primary warning associated with viloxazine ER caps (Quelbree)?
What is the primary warning associated with viloxazine ER caps (Quelbree)?
Which class of medication includes desipramine and imipramine?
Which class of medication includes desipramine and imipramine?
What is the primary focus of the drug abuse mentioned in the text?
What is the primary focus of the drug abuse mentioned in the text?
Which receptor is located in all autonomic nervous system ganglia and the adrenal medulla?
Which receptor is located in all autonomic nervous system ganglia and the adrenal medulla?
What is the therapeutic application of beta 1 activation?
What is the therapeutic application of beta 1 activation?
Which drug treats dry mouth in Sjogren Syndrome?
Which drug treats dry mouth in Sjogren Syndrome?
What is the primary adverse effect of beta 1 blockade?
What is the primary adverse effect of beta 1 blockade?
Which drug is used to treat myasthenia gravis by strengthening muscles?
Which drug is used to treat myasthenia gravis by strengthening muscles?
What is the therapeutic application of alpha 1 activation?
What is the therapeutic application of alpha 1 activation?
Which receptor subtype mediates adrenergic receptors like norepinephrine/epinephrine?
Which receptor subtype mediates adrenergic receptors like norepinephrine/epinephrine?
Which antiepileptic drug is a prodrug of phenytoin?
Which antiepileptic drug is a prodrug of phenytoin?
What is the major side effect of carbamazepine that requires a BB warning?
What is the major side effect of carbamazepine that requires a BB warning?
Which antiepileptic drug is the drug of choice for absence seizures?
Which antiepileptic drug is the drug of choice for absence seizures?
Which antiepileptic drug has the potential benefit of faster onset of action, greater efficacy, and better tolerability due to its SPARI properties?
Which antiepileptic drug has the potential benefit of faster onset of action, greater efficacy, and better tolerability due to its SPARI properties?
Which antipsychotic medication has a black box warning for agranulocytosis?
Which antipsychotic medication has a black box warning for agranulocytosis?
Which antipsychotic medication is metabolized by the kidney and has a long-acting injectable available?
Which antipsychotic medication is metabolized by the kidney and has a long-acting injectable available?
Which antidepressant has been speculated to have potential benefits including faster onset of action, greater efficacy, and better tolerability due to its SPARI properties?
Which antidepressant has been speculated to have potential benefits including faster onset of action, greater efficacy, and better tolerability due to its SPARI properties?
What is the primary purpose of combining carbidopa with levodopa?
What is the primary purpose of combining carbidopa with levodopa?
What is a disadvantage of carbidopa/levodopa combination therapy?
What is a disadvantage of carbidopa/levodopa combination therapy?
How can 'off periods' in Parkinson's disease be reduced?
How can 'off periods' in Parkinson's disease be reduced?
Which drug is specifically mentioned for managing depression in Parkinson's disease?
Which drug is specifically mentioned for managing depression in Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary function of COMT inhibitors in Parkinson's disease therapy?
What is the primary function of COMT inhibitors in Parkinson's disease therapy?
Which drug carries an increased risk for melanoma when used in Parkinson's disease therapy?
Which drug carries an increased risk for melanoma when used in Parkinson's disease therapy?
What is the purpose of using dopamine receptor agonists in Parkinson's disease therapy?
What is the purpose of using dopamine receptor agonists in Parkinson's disease therapy?
Which antidepressant acts as a stimulant and suppresses appetite?
Which antidepressant acts as a stimulant and suppresses appetite?
Which antidepressant is specifically mentioned for its weight gain side effect?
Which antidepressant is specifically mentioned for its weight gain side effect?
Which category of medication is known for causing tolerance and physical dependence as adverse effects?
Which category of medication is known for causing tolerance and physical dependence as adverse effects?
Which medication is used for short-term treatment of insomnia without causing tolerance?
Which medication is used for short-term treatment of insomnia without causing tolerance?
Which antidepressant can be used in patients with low energy?
Which antidepressant can be used in patients with low energy?
Which medication has a major side effect of heart rate increase, postural hypotension, and slight prolongation of the intraventricular conduction time and QT interval?
Which medication has a major side effect of heart rate increase, postural hypotension, and slight prolongation of the intraventricular conduction time and QT interval?
Which class of medication is used for the induction of anesthesia?
Which class of medication is used for the induction of anesthesia?
Which medication is indicated for long-term use and helps stabilize mood in patients with or without psychotic symptoms?
Which medication is indicated for long-term use and helps stabilize mood in patients with or without psychotic symptoms?
