Final Exam Review Grded A+

What are adverse effects of St. John's Wort? {Ans: Allergic skin reactions, especially if patient has allergies to daisies and ragweed. CNS effects (insomnia, vivid dreams, restless, anxiety, agitation) GI effects Phototoxicity in high doses}When are COMPT inhibitors prescribed for PD? {Ans: When levodopa doses wear off too soon before another dose is due. Extends half-life of levodopa.}What is the first line treatment for sleep disturbances? {Ans: Benzodiazepine (Triazolam) Benzodiazepine-Like Drugs (Zolpidem ,Zaleplon, eszopiclone) Barbiturate (Secobarbital) Melatonin Receptor Agonist (Ramelteon , melatonin) Orexin Receptor Agonist (Suvorexant)}What is most likely happen as a result of the cardiac side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors? {Ans: Falls due to bradycardia}Echinacea is contraindicated in what patient populations? {Ans: HIV, TB Immunocompromised, Autoimmune disorders}How long should a patient wait before they start driving after being diagnosed with a seizure disorder? {Ans: 1 year}What are adverse effects of Kava? {Ans: hepatotoxicity, severe liver injury}How would an OC be prescribed with carbamazepine? {Ans: Increase the estrogen dose, combine with a second form of birth control, or switch to an alternate birth control.}What are examples of abortive therapy for migraines? {Ans: NSAIDS, opioids, triptans, ergot alkaloids}What is the first line