Medication Quiz: Anticoagulants, Gabapentin, and ACE Inhibitors
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What is the recommended daily dose range for divalproex?

  • 40 - 60 mg (correct)
  • 80 - 100 mg
  • 60 - 80 mg
  • 20 - 40 mg
  • What is the maximum daily dose of ropinirole in Parkinson's disease?

  • 1.0 - 2.0 mg (correct)
  • 2.0 - 3.0 mg
  • 0.5 - 1.0 mg
  • 3.0 - 4.0 mg
  • What is a potential side effect of abrupt withdrawal from alprazolam?

  • Weight loss
  • Insomnia (correct)
  • Muscle weakness
  • Hypertension
  • How much gabapentin can be taken daily?

    <p>2400 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication has a warning for pregnancy due to fetal toxicity?

    <p>Benazepril</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much sertraline can be taken daily?

    <p>$200$ mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is associated with a rare but serious side effect of diaphoresis and insomnia?

    <p>Desvenlafaxine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a rare but serious side effect of rhabdomyolysis associated with which drug?

    <p>Fenofibrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is linked to a rare but serious side effect of hepatotoxicity?

    <p>Carbamazepine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common side effects of which drug include sedation and constipation?

    <p>Amitriptyline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug has a rare but serious side effect of QTc prolongation?

    <p>Escitalopram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usual daily dose range for atenolol?

    <p>$50 - 100$ mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk of taking carvedilol?

    <p>Hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication has the narrowest recommended dose range?

    <p>Clonidine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does valsartan primarily work in the body?

    <p>Blocks angiotensin II receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications is most commonly associated with dry cough as a side effect?

    <p>Benazepril</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential side effect of potassium chloride (oral) if taken in excessive amounts?

    <p>Metabolic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is routine monitoring of INR necessary for patients on warfarin therapy?

    <p>To monitor blood clotting time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is linked to the rare but serious side effect of blindness?

    <p>Amiodarone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Common side effects of which drug include myopathy?

    <p>Atorvastatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication carries the risk of pancreatitis as a rare but serious side effect?

    <p>Triamterene with hydrochlorothiazide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug may lead to ataxia and lethargy as common side effects?

    <p>Clonazepam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Common side effects of which drug include diaphoresis and insomnia?

    <p>Desvenlafaxine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is commonly associated with nausea and vomiting as side effects?

    <p>Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adverse effect should be monitored when prescribing lisdexamfetamine?

    <p>Risk of abuse, misuse, and diversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should patients with reduced CYP2C19 function avoid clopidogrel?

    <p>Bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which benzodiazepine is cautioned to be used concurrently with opioids?

    <p>Alprazolam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which medication should the HLA-B*1502 allele be screened before prescribing?

    <p>Carbamazepine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which group of patients is there a warning for increased mortality associated with olanzapine, lurasidone, and quetiapine?

    <p>Elderly patients with dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential risk associated with using phenytoin intravenously that should be monitored?

    <p>Cardiac arrhythmias</p> Signup and view all the answers

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