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Question 1

An ECG should be checked for patients with a known dysrhythmia or patients older than 40-year-old prior to starting a Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)

Question 2

The greatest concern for a patient taking an MAOI is a hypertensive crisis.

Question 3

Zoledronic acid can cause dose-dependent kidney damage, which can lead to acute renal failure.

Question 4

Probenecid should not be initiated at the beginning of an acute gout attack. It may exacerbate the gout attack.

Question 5

The antidepressant sertraline (Zoloft) seems to be the safest drug for breastfeeding mothers.

Question 6

It’s important that withdrawal from baclofen be done slowly over 1-2 weeks. Can cause visual hallucinations, paranoid ideation, and seizures if discontinued too quickly.

Question 7

Stimulants are the mainstay of ADHD therapy

Question 8

Withdrawal syndrome is defined as an abrupt discontinuation of SSRIs with symptoms of dizziness, headache, nausea, sensory disturbances, tremor, anxiety, or dysphoria.

Question 9

Patients who experience intolerable adverse effects with one SSRI may find a different SSRI more acceptable.

Question 10

There is strong evidence that coxibs, like other nonaspirin NSAIDs, increase the risk for MI, stroke, and other serious cardiovascular events.

Question 11

Glucocorticoids are contraindicated for patients with systemic fungal infections and those receiving live virus vaccines.

Question 12

Atabacept is a T-Cell activation inhibitor commonly used in the treatment of moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Question 13

After osteoporosis, Paget disease is the most common disorder of bone in the US.

Question 14

The initial response to antidepressants takes 1-3 weeks.

Question 15

Serum sodium should be monitored in older adults and patients on diuretic therapy when taking SSRIs or SNRIs.