Psychiatric Medications and Side Effects Quiz
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Psychiatric Medications and Side Effects Quiz

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Which statement about rivastigmine is correct?

  • It is an analgesic that changes the patient's perception of pain or reduces painful stimuli.
  • It is a benzodiazepine with high addiction potential, used for short-term anxiety treatment.
  • It is a patch formulation used to treat dementia and should be placed where patients cannot reach it. (correct)
  • It is an anticonvulsant medication used to monitor sodium content.

    • What is a potential side effect of oxcarbazepine that requires monitoring?

  • Cardiac issues when taken with over-the-counter medications.
  • Short-term anxiety and insomnia.
  • Sodium depletion and liver function abnormalities. (correct)
  • High addiction potential and risk of miscarriage.

    • Which statement about seizure medications is correct?

  • They require monitoring of sodium levels, as they can cause sodium depletion. (correct)
  • They have a high addiction potential and should be used with caution in pregnant women.
  • They are analgesics that change the patient's perception of pain or reduce painful stimuli at the source.
  • They are used to relax patients and aid in sleep for insomnia.

    • Which medication is used as an antidote for benzodiazepine overdose?

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

    Which statement about narcotics and benzodiazepines in pregnancy is correct?

    <p>They should be used with caution, as they can cause miscarriage or birth defects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a situation where a pregnant woman overdoses, what is the priority?

    <p>Saving the mother, as she takes priority over the fetus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between an agonist and an antagonist?

    <p>An agonist enhances the effects of a medication, while an antagonist blocks or reverses its effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of analgesics?

    <p>To relieve pain by changing the patient's perception of pain or reducing painful stimuli at the source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common benzodiazepine?

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

    Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is decreased in anxiety disorders?

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

    Which medication is used to help increase dopamine levels in the treatment of Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Levodopa/Carbidopa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is correct?

    <p>Both A and B are correct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is decreased in Alzheimer's disease?

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

    What is the purpose of Carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease?

    <p>To help Levodopa cross the blood-brain barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is involved in the parasympathetic nervous system?

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

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