Pharmacology Proctored Exam(Examplify Grand Canyon University)

Which of the two following medication classes are useful in the treatment of fibromyalgia?

The benzodiazepine among the following with the longest half-life is:

A patient who has been taking Sertraline (Zoloft) for 12 weeks reports increased appetite and increased concentration, but continues to complain of having little interest in socializing. Which complim

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder who has a history of non-adherence to medications presents to the outpatient clinic with complaints of feeling lightheaded, nausea, irritability and

Which of the following are rare but serious adverse reactions to Escitalopram (Lexapro) therapy?

All four patients below have classic migraine headaches. Which of the following patients can you safely prescribe Triptan therapy?

What serious adverse event should be watched for when prescribing Carbamazepine (Tegretol) to a patient for generalized tonic-clonic seizures?

Which of the following statements concerning levodopa (Duodopa) and carbidopa (Lodosyn) for Parkinson's disease is FALSE?

Benzodiazepines work predominantly by affecting:

The healthcare provider is planning to prescribe Buprenorphine (Suboxone) for a patient diagnosed with an opioid use disorder. What assessment observations support the appropriateness of the intervent

What are the goals of drug therapy for Alzheimer's Disease? SELECT TWO

A patient presents to the office with a history of hypertension and migraine headache. His blood pressure is not well controlled at 142/90. He has failed to control his headache pain with indocin. He

Mu receptors are the target of opioids. Opioids have various side effects, many of which are due to Mu receptors found in all below EXCEPT.

What type of benzodiazepine is best for a patient who has difficulty with falling asleep?

Why does cannabis overdose NOT result in fatal respiratory depression?

Which class of drugs is considered first-line treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease?

Patients taking a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor such as Wellbutrin (bupropion) are at risk for:

A patient diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD) has been prescribed benztropine (Cogentin). What information will the healthcare provider prescribing the medication share with the patient?

Which of the following is true about Levodopa? SELECT TWO

Dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) is an example of what type of cannabinoid?

The Nurse Practitioner prescribes a patient Escitalopram (Lexapro) for Major Depressive Disorder. How long does it take for the medication to show efficacy?

Which of the following is an example of a drug that blocks the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine into cells in the brain?

The Advanced Practice Provider knows which of the following scenarios is consistent with a neuropathic pain presentation?

A patient returns to the clinic for migraine follow up. They were started on Topiramate (Topamax) 6 weeks ago, however headache days have not decreased, partly because the patient has not been taking

A patient in status epilepticus should receive