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Pharma LE2 Part 2 Neuroleptics AED Narcotics
Pharma LE2 Part 2 Neuroleptics AED Narcotics
1. The autonomic nervous system effects of phenothiazine derivatives include which of the following?
A. Blockade of serotonin and histamine receptor (See Antipsycotic Lecture)
B. Anti emetic effects (NMS p.60)
C. Alteration of temperature regulation (NMS p.60)
D. D. B & C only
E. All of the above
3. Which of the following neuroleptic agents causes the HIGHEST incidence of extrapyramidal reaction?
A. Thrioridazine
B. Fluphenazine
C. Mesoridazine
D. Chlorpromazine
E. Promazine
4. Which of the following antipsychotic agents would have the HIGHEST propensity to develop orthostatic hypotention?
A. Thioridazine
B. Prochlorperazine
C. Flupheriazine
D. Trifluoperazine
E. Haloperidol
8. Which of the following is the MOST common pathway for microsomal biotransformation of Chlorpromazine in the liver?
A. Ring hydroxylation Previous answer
B. Formation of sulfoxides
C. Demethylation
D. Side chain oxidation
E. Dechlorination
14. Which of the following drugs can accelerate the biotransformation of Chlopromazine by microsomal enzymes in the liver?
A. Insulin
B. Metoprolol
C. Phenobarbital
D. Digoxin
E. Warfarin
17. Which of the following antipsychotic drug is used for patients with uncontrolled Tourette’s syndrome?
A. Loxapine
B. Molindrome
C. Pimozide
D. Chlorprothixene
E. Haloperidol also responds to Tourette’s Syndrome
18. Adverse reactions are RARELY seen when Lithium levels in the plasma are:
A. Below 2 meq/L
B. Between 2-10 meq/L
C. Between 30-300 meq/L
D. Between 300-500 meq/L
E. None of the above
5. These seizures consist of short episodes of muscle contraction that may recur for several minutes
A. Myoclonic
B. Petit mal
C. Grand mal
D. Complex partial
E. none of the above
6. Which of the following anti-seizure drugs is most likely to elevate the plasma concentration of the drugs when
administered concomitantly
A. Carbamepine
B. Diazepam
C.
D. Phenyton
E. Valproic acid
7. Which of the following statements concerning proposed mechanism of action of Anticonvulsant is False?
A. Diazepam –facilitates GABA-mediated inhibitory action
B. Ethosuximide selectively block K ion channels in Thalamic neuron
C. Phenobarbital enchance the effects of GABA&blockade of Na ion channels
D. Phenytoin prolongs the inactivated state of Na ion channel
8. Which of the following drugs may increase plasma concentration w/ concorrect administration of
Chloramiphenicol,INH,Cimetidine & certain…?
A. Phenytoin
B. Ethosaximide
C. Phenobarbital
D. Benzodiazepam
E. none of the above
7. All of the following drugs are useful in treating complex seizures, EXCEPT?
A. Ethosuximide
B. Phenobarbital
C. Carbamazepine
D. Phenytoin
E. Gabapentin
Toxic pharmacology
14. It satisfies craving for heroin without producing euphoria and somnolence
a. Propoxyphene
b. Meperidine
c. Nalbuphine
d. Methadone
e. naloxone
15. It has no anti-inflammatory effect with pharmacologic activity similar to codeine
a. propoxyphene
b. methadone
c. oxycodone
d. meperidine
e. none of the above
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Anxiolytic
3. Which of the following anxiolytic agents should be injected into the deltoid muscle where absorption is know to be
complete and predictable?
a. Diazepam
b. Alprazepam
c. Clorazepam
d. Halazepam
e. Oxazepam
4. Which of the following is the ONLY anxiolytic drug that is converted to an active product by the acid in the stomach?
a. Lorazepam
b. Chlordiazepoxide
c. Prazepam
d. Diazepam
e. Clorazepate
8. Which of the following benzodiazepines would have the GREATES capacity to increase the convulsive seizure threshold
level?
a. Oxazepam
b. Chlordiazepoxide
c. Diazepam
d. Clorazepate
e. Temazepam
10. Which of the following benzodiazepines will LEAST likely react with an H2-blocking agent when taken concurrently?
a. Oxazepam
b. Halazepam
c. Clorazepate
d. Diazepam
e. Temazepam
12. Which of the following anxiolytics may precipitate seizures in epileptic patients?
a. Hydroxazine
b. Triazolam
c. Buspirone
d. Meprobamate
e. Chlordiazenoxide
15. Which of the following sedative- hypnotic agents will have the shortest half life?
a. Amobarbital
b. Butarbital
c. Pentobarbital
d. Phenobarbital
e. Secobarbital
16. What is the correct dosage of Phenobarbital used for sedation?
a. 15-30 mg, BID-TID
b. 15-30 mg, TID-QID
c. 1-2 mg, OD-BID
d. 1-2 mg, BID-TID
e. 5-10 mg, BID-TID
17. Which of the following is MOST appropriate dosage of Chloral hydrate used for hypnosis?
a. 100-200 mg at bedtime
b. 10-30 mg at bedtime
c. 300-500 mg at bedtime
d. 20-50 mg at bedtime
e. 500-1000 mg at bedtime
19. How much Ethchlorvynol will render physical dependence given at one time?
a. 2 mg
b. 1 mg
c. 0.5 mg
d. 500 mg
e. 200 mg
24. Which of the following Sedative-hypnotic is most commonly used in geriatric patients because it does not decrease
respiration as much as the other drugs in its class?
a. Paraldehyde
b. Flumazenil
c. Buspirone
d. Zolpidem
e. Chloral hydrate
25. Which of the following Sedative-hypnotic agents the MOST appropriate for agitated psychiatric patients to calm them and
help them sleep?
a. Paraldehyde
b. Chloral hydrate
c. Buspirone
d. Zolpidem
e. Flumazenil
26. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Buspirone?
a. It is a non-sedative drug used mainly for anxiety disorders
b. It potentiate the CNS depressive effects of Ethanol
c. It requires 3 days of administration to establish an anxiolytic effect
d. A & B only
28. Which of the following is a pre-synaptic blocking agent that blocks the synthesis of serotonin?
a. Chlorophenylalanine
b. Atrychnine
c. Caffeine
d. Phenobarbital
e. Reserpine
30. Which of the following drugs depletes the synapses of monoamines by interfering with their intracellular storage?
a. Reserpine
b. Strychnine
c. Secobarbital
d. Cocaine
e. Amphetamine
31. Which of the following drugs will MOST likely induce the release of catecholamines from adrenergic synapses?
a. Capsaicin
b. Chlorophenylalanine
c. Caffeine
d. Phenobarbital
e. Amphetamine
32. Which of the following agents can cause the release of the peptide substance P from sensory neurons?
a. Ethanol
b. Halothane
c. Caffeine
d. Capsaicin
e. Tetanus toxin
33. Which of the following agents will MOST likely block the receptor for the inhibitory transmitter Glycine?
a. Caffeine
b. Theobromine
c. Strychnine
d. Secobarbital
34. Which of the following agents will MOST likely block the uptake of catecholamines at the adrenergic synapses and thus
potentiating the action of these amines?
a. Capsaicin
b. Caffeine
c. Strychnine
d. Cocaine
e. Tetanus toxin
37. This piperidine derivative is structurally related to Amphetamines and is a mild CNS stimulant with more prominent
effects on mental than on motor activities:
a. Picrotoxin
b. Strychnine
c. Nikithamide
d. Doxapram
e. Methylphenidate
38. This CNS stimulant does NOT block either pre-synaptic or post-synaptic inhibition but instead will increase the
excitability of the neuronal membranes:
a. Picrotoxin
b. Doxapram
c. Nikithamide
d. Pentylenetetrazol
e. Methylphenidate
Drug abuse
1. The following are effects of Marijuana Except
A. Uncontrollable
B. Vasodilation
C. Change in perception
D. Achievement of dream-like state
E. none of the above
Drug abuse