Neurology Pharmacology Quiz

<p>Metoclopramide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>18 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Longer than 5 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provide resuscitation and immediate emergency treatment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An individualized emergency management plan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transporting the patient to the hospital (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initiating chest compressions if needed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patients should use effective contraception during treatment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use in pregnancy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy during treatment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use of treatment in pregnancy is only advised if absolutely necessary. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use effective contraception. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To inhibit the breakdown of acetylcholine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rivastigmine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exacerbation of Parkinson's disease symptoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hyponatraemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Narrow-spectrum antibiotics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Broad-spectrum antibiotics can lead to the development of antibiotic resistance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hepatitis C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Broad-spectrum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased risk of viral infections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbamazepine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nystagmus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For 1 year once seizures have been established for 1 year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sodium Valproate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primidone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antipsychotic drugs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Skin rash leading to Stevens-Johnson syndrome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4-12 mg/L (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Seizures that last longer than 5 minutes.

Immediate action taken to manage a medical emergency like Status Epilepticus.

A tailored plan for each patient detailing seizure response.

Life-saving measures implemented during prolonged seizures.

Duration of seizures indicates urgency for treatment.

Medications that prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, enhancing its levels.

An acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used for dementia; can cause Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.

A potentially life-threatening condition caused by excess serotonin in the brain, often due to drug interactions.

A medication used in moderate dementia that works differently than acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.

A heart rhythm disorder that can lead to serious arrhythmias, often caused by certain medications.

Signs include hyponatraemia, ataxia, drowsiness, and blurred vision.

Symptoms include slurred speech, confusion, and double vision.

Includes hypersensitivity, skin rash, eye disorders, and respiratory depression.

Unprovoked seizure: stop driving for 6 months. Established epilepsy: stop for 1 year.

Treatments minimize seizure risks; high risk with Sodium Valproate and Topiramate.

Characterized by extreme fluctuations between manic and depressive phases.

Includes benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, and possibly lithium.

Given to reduce the risk of neural tube defects during the first trimester.

An antiemetic suitable for patients with Parkinson's as it does not cross the blood-brain barrier.

An antiemetic that causes extrapyramidal side effects and should not be used in Parkinson's Disease.

Movement disorders that can occur with certain medications affecting the nervous system.

Consider using Domperidone for patients with reduced risk of movement effects.

Antibiotics effective against a wide range of bacteria.

Antibiotics effective against specific types of bacteria.

A bacterium that can cause severe diarrhea and intestinal issues.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a resistant bacterial infection.

When bacteria evolve to resist the effects of medications.

Methods to prevent pregnancy during treatment.

Pregnancy should be avoided unless absolutely necessary during treatment.

Patients should continue using contraception throughout their treatment.

Avoid the use of certain treatments during pregnancy when possible.

Patients must take care when managing treatment and pregnancy risk.