NU664C Midterm Exam Q&A Graded A+
1. Sublingual
2. Ziprasidone (Ge-
odon).
3. Lurasidone (Latu-
da)
4. Aripiprazole (Abili-
fy)
5. Discontinue and do
not re-start
6. Decreases the plas-
ma levels of Olan-
zapine (Zyprexa)
because of its me-
tabolism at CYP450
enzyme.
7. Dystonia
8....
NU664C Midterm Exam Q&A Graded A+
1. Sublingual Know the route of administration for newer agent ase-
napine (Saphris) and what instructions should be given
to the patient regarding administration.
2. Ziprasidone (Ge- Know and describe the top atypical antipsychotic with
odon). greatest incidence of prolonged QTc interval.
3. Lurasidone (Latu- Know which antipsychotics have specific instructions for
da) minimum food intake or diet restrictions.
4. Aripiprazole (Abili- Know an alternative atypical antipsychotic for a pa-
fy) tient who has developed diabetes and has a significant
weight gain from treatment with olanzapine.
5. Discontinue and do Know whether a patient is demonstrating efficacy to
not re-start clozapine 500 mg/day if this week's granulocyte count
is less than 500mm3. What is the most appropriate
recommendation for drug therapy?
6. Decreases the plas- Know the common effects of smoking along with an-
ma levels of Olan- tipsychotic drug therapy such as olanzapine.
zapine (Zyprexa)
because of its me-
tabolism at CYP450
enzyme.
7. Dystonia Know what a painful muscle spasm with neck muscles
pulling a patient's head to the side called and Name a
common drug therapy to relieve this symptom.
8. Takes 3 to 4 weeks Know the role of buspirone in the treatment of anxiety
for full effect and the recommended dose and time for onset of ac-
tion.
9. Risperdal Consta Know what medication may be an option for patients
(risperidone) noncompliant on antipsychotics resulting in multiple
hospital stays.
10. Lipid, Fasting
Blood Sugar, Fam-
1/3
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