AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONSNeurology Assessment (102 Questions),100% CORRECT

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Which of the following medications is NOT a serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist? Question: A patient presenting with a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is taking nifedipine (Adalat CC) for hypertension. ... Pharmacokinetics of nifedipine may be altered in patients with: Question: Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) is structurally similar to: Question: Patients who experience greater than 7 to 9 tension-type headaches per month may be considered for maintenance therapy including: Question: Beta-blockers, used for the prophylactic treatment of migraines, would NOT be contraindicated in a patient with a history of: Question: Patients who are taking carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) for Parkinson's disease should be advised to avoid a diet high in: Question: Which of the following statements is NOT true about antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)? Question: Patients who are taking divalproex sodium (Depakote) and lamotrigine (Lamictal) are at higher risk for developing: Question: Children who are receiving gabapentin (Neurontin) should be monitored for: Question: During initiation of treatment and escalation of doses, pramipexole (Mirapex) and other dopamine agonists are known to cause: Question: Sumatriptan (Imitrex), a serotonin (5-HT1) receptor agonist, is: Question: Patients who require oral corticosteroids for the treatment of Bell's Palsy should be instructed to take the medication: Question: To be of greatest benefit, corticosteroids in the treatment of Bell's palsy should be initiated within: Question: Beta-blockers are contraindicated in patients with: Question: Ropinirole (Requip), used in the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS), is metabolized primarily in the: Question: Which of the following medications is an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer's type? Question: The most common short-term adverse effects of ropinirole (Requip) used in restless leg syndrome (RLS) include: Question: Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) for the treatment of Parkinson's disease is contraindicated in patients with: Question: Pramipexole (Mirapex), a dopamine agonist, is indicated in the treatment of: Question: Exercise caution before initiating pregabalin (Lyrica) in combination with: Question: The first-line treatment in acute tension-type headache is: Question: Triptans, such as sumatriptan (Imitrex), should NOT be administered concomitantly with: Question: The brand name of oxcarbazepine is: Question: The first-line pharmacological option for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic seizures is: Gabapentin (Neurontin) is not indicated for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Question: The most common side effects related to benztropine (Cogentin) and trihexyphenidyl, used in the treatment of parkinsonism, are: Question: Education for patients who are taking amantadine should NOT include: Question: The generic name for Depakote is: Question: The primary beta-blocker indicated for the prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches is: Question: A patient who is receiving divalproex sodium (Depakote) reports acute abdominal pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting. This patient should be evaluated for: Question: At each follow-up visit for patients who are taking carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet), the provider should specifically inquire about: Question: A patient who is taking beta-blockers for the prophylactic treatment of migraine headache does NOT need to be monitored for: Question: Macrolides, such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), are NOT generally used to treat: Question: Amantadine, an antiviral agent and an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, is indicated in the treatment of: Question: A pediatric patient who is taking valproic acid (Depakene) may exhibit toxicity symptoms which would include: Question: Phenobarbital, indicated for the treatment of epilepsy, is: Question: Divalproex sodium (Depakote) for the prophylactic treatment of migraines: Question: The brand name for levetiracetam is: Question: Pregabalin (Lyrica) is NOT approved for the treatment of: Question: The mechanism of action of pramipexole (Mirapex) is to: Question: Patients receiving non-cardioselective beta blockers for migraine treatment are much more likely to experience: Question: Levetiracetam (Keppra), indicated in the adjunctive treatment of partial seizures, is: Question: Oral levetiracetam (Keppra) is indicated for use as: Question: Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) for the treatment of Parkinson's disease is a(n): Question: The most common reason patients discontinue use of pregabalin (Lyrica) is: Question: Ergotamine alkaloids, such as dihydroergotamine (Migranal), are indicated in the treatment of: basilar migraine headaches. Question: Patients taking topiramate (Topamax) are at high risk for developing: Question: A patient was started on lamotrigine (Lamictal) 4 weeks ago, and today presents with a mild rash on the upper left thigh. The nurse practitioner should: Question: Carbamazepine (Tegretol), used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia,: Question: For treatment of Bell's palsy, combination therapy is considered to be more beneficial and includes corticosteroids plus: Question: The medication recommended for the rescue of refractory or cluster seizure activity is: Question: To prevent further events, patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) should be treated with: Question: A patient who is taking valproic acid (Depakote) should have routine laboratory monitoring which includes a: Question: Serotonin (5HT1) receptor agonists, or triptans: Question: Primidone (Mysoline) is metabolized into two active metabolites, one of which is: Question: The brand name for carbamazepine is: Question: A drug interaction may occur between carbamazepine (Tegretol) and: Question: The brand name of phenytoin sodium is: Question: The patient who requires the LEAST cautionary measures when treated with carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) is: Question: Ergotamine alkaloids for the treatment of migraines are safe to administer with: Question: Taking a triptan (5-HT1 agonist), such as sumatriptan (Imitrex), early in the headache cycle does NOT: Question: Carbidopa and levodopa are the active ingredients in Sinemet used to treat Parkinson's disease. The addition of carbidopa: Question: Which medication may be beneficial in the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Question: Ticlopidine (Ticlid), a platelet aggregation inhibitor,: Question: Butalbital, one of the components of Fioricet, a medication used to abort tension-type headaches: Question: Acetaminophen may be used to reduce fever in the presence of a febrile seizure. A severe complication of acetaminophen (Tylenol) is: Question: Acute tension-type headaches refractory to simple analgesics may respond to a combination of analgesics and: Question: Which medication does NOT have an indication for the treatment of Parkinson disease? Question: The medication class that does NOT lead to postural hypotension and possible syncope is: Question: After initiation of 300 mg serum phenytoin (Dilantin), daily levels should be checked at approximately: Question: The generic name for Lyrica is: Question: Non-selective beta-blockers used in migraine prophylaxis actively compete for beta receptors, inhibiting the binding of: Question: Benztropine (Cogentin), an anticholinergic, is NOT recommended for use in patients with: Question: A patient who is taking carbamazepine (Tegretol) for trigeminal neuralgia presents with complaints of fatigue, muscle cramps and nausea. These are symptoms of: Question: Chronic use of phenytoin (Dilantin) has been associated with: Question: Sumatriptan (Imitrex) is classified as a(n): Question: Due to increased cholinergic activity in patients treated with donepezil (Aricept), patients should be monitored for: Question: Patients who are taking rasagiline (Azilect) for the treatment of Parkinson's disease should avoid other CYP1A2 inhibitors such as: Question: Patients receiving oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) should be routinely monitored for: Question: Fioricet, indicated for the abortive treatment of tension-type headache, is a combination of acetaminophen,: Question: Which of the following is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker? Question: Monitoring for side effects of topiramate (Topamax) includes: electrocardiogram. Question: Patients with mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may receive a beta-blocker for migraine prophylaxis as long as they are not currently taking a(n): Question: Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) for the treatment of migraines: Question: A patient receiving lamotrigine (Lamictal) for the treatment of epilepsy would NOT need routine monitoring of: Question: In addition to the treatment of various forms of epilepsy, lamotrigine (Lamictal) is indicated in the treatment of: Question: Syncope related to vasovagal symptoms is best treated with: Question: Common side effects related to pregabalin (Lyrica) include: Question: Clopidogrel (Plavix) is considered: . Question: Clindamycin (Cleocin) is NOT indicated in the treatment of: Question: Which medication is approved for prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches? Question: Following an acute overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol), patients who are at significant risk for hepatotoxicity should receive: Question: Monitoring of patients receiving gabapentin (Neurontin) should include: Question: Medications with significant anticholinergic properties, such as amantadine (Symmetrel) to treat Parkinson's disease, block which neurotransmitter? Question: Donepezil (Aricept), a cholinesterase inhibitor, is indicated in the treatment of: Question: The pharmacological management that provides the greatest clinical improvement of carpal tunnel syndrome is: Question: Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is indicated in the treatment of: Question: Divalproex sodium (Depakote) for the treatment of epilepsy can be safely administered to: Question: A medication used in a patient with a transient ischemic attack to prevent platelet aggregation and produce an anti-inflammatory effect in vessels by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis is: Question: Topiramate (Topamax), an antiepileptic drug,: Question: The LEAST important goal of pharmacologic therapy in the treatment of epilepsy is to: Question: A common adverse reaction to clopidogrel (Plavix) is: Question: Patients receiving levetiracetam (Keppra) are NOT likely to experience the side effect of: [Show More]

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