psych- pretest pharm

Question 1

what psychotropic drugs are metabolised by P450 system?

Answer 1

bupropion
meperidine
benzos
SSRIs

Question 2

likliness to cause orthostatic hypotension- nor vs amitryp?

Answer 2

amitryptiline

Question 3

are tricyclics a good idea in the elderly?

Answer 3

no, all are somewhat sedating/ anticholinergic

Question 4

level of WBC that warrants daily CBC and d/c SGA?

Answer 4

2000-3000

Question 5

contraindications to taking ramelteon

Answer 5

hepatic impairment
osa
copd

Question 6

adverse effects of carbamazepime

Answer 6

aplastic anemia
agranulocytosis
thrombocytopenia
leukopenia
benign rash

Question 7

neuroleptic agents most implicated in gynocomastia

Answer 7

haldol

chlorpormazine

Question 8

lithium causes a benign…..

Answer 8

leukocytosis

Question 9

NMS go to treatment

Answer 9

dantrolene (mscule relaxant)

bromocriptine (D2 ag)

Question 10

go to for ACUTE dystonia

Answer 10

IM benztropine or diphenhydramine

Question 11

SGA used for tardive dyskinesia

Answer 11

clozepine

Question 12

which TCA is the most anticholinergic

Answer 12

amytriptyline

Question 13

t1/2 of lithium, time to steady state?

Answer 13

20 hours,4-7 days

Question 14

how does donepazil work?

Answer 14

cholinesterase inhibitor