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What is the main concern when using narcotics as analgesics?
What is the main concern when using narcotics as analgesics?
- Constipation
- Decreased sensorium
- Hypotension
- Respiratory depression (correct)
Which class of medications should be monitored for hypersensitivity reactions?
Which class of medications should be monitored for hypersensitivity reactions?
- Anti-Seizure/Anti-Epileptic agents
- Muscle relaxants
- Local anesthetics
- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) (correct)
What common side effect should be monitored in patients taking Valproate?
What common side effect should be monitored in patients taking Valproate?
- Constipation
- Short-term amnesia (correct)
- Hypotension
- Decreased sensorium
Which medication class can lead to dependence or addiction as a side effect?
Which medication class can lead to dependence or addiction as a side effect?
What should be monitored in patients on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
What should be monitored in patients on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
Which drug is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat Alzheimer's disease?
Which drug is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat Alzheimer's disease?
What is the most common form of dementia?
What is the most common form of dementia?
Which of the following is a key pathological hallmark of Alzheimer's disease?
Which of the following is a key pathological hallmark of Alzheimer's disease?
Which of the following is a NMDA receptor antagonist used to treat Alzheimer's disease?
Which of the following is a NMDA receptor antagonist used to treat Alzheimer's disease?
Which of the following antispasmodic drugs works by depressing the central nervous system?
Which of the following antispasmodic drugs works by depressing the central nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in causing muscle spasms when in excess?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in causing muscle spasms when in excess?
