Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Pharmacology - Cns |20 Questions| With Correct Answers.

12.8 A patient with focal complex partial seizures has been treated for 6 months with carbamazepine but, recently, has been experiencing breakthrough seizures on a more frequent basis. You are considering adding a second drug to the antiseizure regimen. Which of the following drugs is least likely to have a pharmacokinetic interaction with carbamazepine? A. Topiramate. B. Tiagabine. C. Levetiracetam. D. Lamotrigine. E. Zonisamide. {Ans: C}9.8 All of the following agents for the management of insomnia are controlled substances and may have a risk for addiction or dependence except: A. Zaleplon. B. Flurazepam. C. Doxepin. D. Zolpidem. E. Triazolam. {Ans: C}9.7 Which of the following sedative-hypnotic agents utilizes melatonin receptor agonism as the mechanism of action to induce sleep? A. Zolpidem. B. Eszopiclone. C. Estazolam. D. Ramelteon. E. Diphenhydramine. {Ans: D}12.6 A 42-year-old man undergoes a neurologic evaluation because of episodes of apparent confusion. Over the past year, the man has experienced episodes during which he develops a blank look on his face and fails to respond to questions. Moreover, it appears to take several minutes before the man recovers from the episodes. Which one of the following best describes this type of seizure? A. Focal (simple