Pharmacology Quiz: Benzodiazepines and Dopamine Agonists

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Which of the following is a common benzodiazepine agonist?

Alprazolam

Buspirone (BuSpar) (correct)

Diazepam

Lorazepam

What is the primary difference between benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine agonists?

Benzodiazepines work faster, while agonists take longer to work.

Benzodiazepines are used for short-term treatment, while agonists are used for long-term treatment. (correct)

Benzodiazepine agonists enhance the effects of benzodiazepines.

Benzodiazepines are used for anxiety, while agonists are used for depression.

What is a potential side effect of dopamine agonists?

Suicidal thoughts

Exacerbation of depression and psychosis (correct)

Decreased libido

Dizziness and orthostatic hypotension

What is a potential side effect of abruptly stopping antidepressants?

Jerky movements and restlessness Signup and view all the answers

Which class of antidepressants is known to potentially cause sexual dysfunction?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential side effect of tricyclic antidepressants that requires monitoring?

Increased intraocular pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is correct?

Patients must wait at least 2 weeks before starting MAOI therapy after discontinuing other antipsychotics. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential side effect of the antipsychotic medication Haldol (haloperidol)?

Tardive dyskinesia (excessive mouth movement). Signup and view all the answers

What precaution should be taken when prescribing disulfiram for alcohol dependency?

Avoid consuming alcohol while on this drug. Signup and view all the answers

Which test is recommended for monitoring patients taking the antipsychotic medication clozapine?

Complete blood count (CBC) with differential. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of most antidepressant medications?

Orthostatic hypotension. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about seizure medications is correct?

They can cause rashes or hives, which may indicate a life-threatening condition called Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Signup and view all the answers

Pharmacology Quiz: Benzodiazepines and Dopamine Agonists

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is a common benzodiazepine agonist?

What is the primary difference between benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine agonists?

What is a potential side effect of dopamine agonists?

What is a potential side effect of abruptly stopping antidepressants?

Which class of antidepressants is known to potentially cause sexual dysfunction?

What is a potential side effect of tricyclic antidepressants that requires monitoring?

Which statement about monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is correct?

What is a potential side effect of the antipsychotic medication Haldol (haloperidol)?

What precaution should be taken when prescribing disulfiram for alcohol dependency?

Which test is recommended for monitoring patients taking the antipsychotic medication clozapine?

What is a common side effect of most antidepressant medications?

Which statement about seizure medications is correct?

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